The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid. It contracts after emptying as part of the digestive process, but other factors, such as gallstones, can cause it to collapse, leading to pain and other ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease.Gallstones are the most common cause of gallbladder ...

Inside the upper right part of your abdomen, below your liver, is a small, pear-shaped organ called the gallbladder (unless you’ve already had yours removed). The gallbladder’s job is to store and ...

IN THE general problem of biliary disease, the relatively infrequent occurrence or recognition of papilloma of the gall bladder is of interest. This report was prompted by the recent finding of 3 ...

The gallbladder is an important part of digestion. If you’re experiencing issues, they may affect your bowel movements and cause symptoms like constipation. Your gallbladder is an important organ that ...

Gallstones in your bile duct (choledocholithiasis) Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) Large polyps in your gallbladder Inflammation in your pancreas, or pancreatitis, caused by gallstones‌ ...

The purpose of this paper is twofold — to present 4 cases of hemorrhage into or from the gall bladder, 3 of which had unusual features, and to show the significance of hemorrhage into the ...

Gallbladder cancer is a challenge because of its subtle progression and its tendency to escape early detection. Although it is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often not diagnosed until it ...