When there is kidney damage or kidney disease, and the kidneys are not able to filter waste efficiently, there will likely be a rise in creatinine levels in the blood. For adults with kidney disease, dialysis is recommended when creatinine levels reach 10.0 mg/dL.
The two types of gallstones are cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are usually yellow-green and are made primarily of hardened cholesterol. They account for about 80 percent of gallstones. Pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin.
What are gallstones? Gallstones are small stones that build-up in the gallbladder. Around one in 10 people have gallstones but most wonât be aware of them because they donât always cause any symptoms. However, gallstones can be very painful and may require treatment or an operation to remove the gallbladder.