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Gallbladder Cholesterol Polyp
Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or blockage (obstruction) of the gallbladder.
Alternative Names
Biliary disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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 and Gallbladder Disease: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prognosis
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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 »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionDiet may play a role in gallstones. Specific dietary factors may include:Fats. Although fats (particularly saturated fats found in meats,... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
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More than 25 million Americans have gallstones, and a million are diagnosed each year. However, only 1 - 3% of the population complains of symptoms... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
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Acute pain from gallstones and gallbladder disease is usually treated in the hospital, where diagnostic procedures are performed to rule out other... Read more »
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