Cholesterolosis of the gallbladder happens when cholesterol accumulates in the gallbladder, forming polyps. It is often symptomless, but pain, indigestion, fever, and jaundice may occur. If so, ...

Gallbladder sludge is a collection of cholesterol, calcium, bilirubin, and other compounds that build up in the gallbladder. It may indicate an underlying condition. Symptoms may include nausea, ...

Jefferson Healthcare shares the warning signs to watch for and when to seek medical care We’ve all experienced an upset ...

Without a gallbladder, your liver's bile has nowhere to stay, leading to a continuous drip into the intestines and ultimately ...

Medics during the surgery . The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), has performed its first robotic-assisted ...

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Normal digestion is possible ...

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

Pain in your upper right belly a couple of hours after a large or fatty meal is one of the first signs that you may have gallstones. To figure it out, your doctor may want you to have a test called a ...

Quick, point to your gallbladder. Half credit if you guessed that it's somewhere between your hips and your heart. Full credit if you know that this pear-shaped member of your digestive system sits in ...

Doctors don’t know exactly what causes gallbladder cancer. They do know that, like all cancer, an error, known as a mutation, in a person’s DNA causes uncontrolled rapid growth of cells. As the number ...

Gallbladder removal surgery, a common procedure for gallstones and related issues, often leads to digestive adjustments. Post-surgery, patients may experience difficulty digesting fats, diarrhea, or ...

If you had to rank your organs in order of importance, your poor gallbladder would be somewhere near the bottom, glaring up at your heart and lungs with jealousy. You don’t really need your ...