Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or blockage (obstruction) of the gallbladder.
Biliary disease
The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates bile produced in the liver. Bile aids in the digestion of fat, and is released from the gallbladder into the upper small intestine (
Types of gallbladder disease...
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Gallstones are small, hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder, a sac-like organ that lies under the liver in the upper right side of the... Read more »
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Prognosis and ComplicationsGallstones that do not cause symptoms rarely lead to problems. Death, even from gallstones with symptoms, is very rare.... Read more »
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Your doctor will ask you about your medical history and do a physical examination. The examination will focus mainly on the abdomen. Your doctor will... Read more »
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The challenge in diagnosing gallstones is to verify that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other... Read more »