Doctors say digestive discomfort, bloating and pain after fatty meals may be early clues that your gallbladder deserves ...

Gallbladder disease is common in the United States, according to Cleveland Clinic. While it can occur regardless of diet, the foods you eat and avoid often play a role in gallbladder health. For ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Most people rarely, if ever, think about their gallbladders. But Ozempic® (semaglutide) has brought the small organ into the spotlight. Gallbladder diseases, like gallstones and gallbladder ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

Smoking increases your risk of several health problems, but research is unclear about its impact on gallstone formation. The connection between smoking and gallstones may not be obvious, but it’s one ...

Gallbladder problems are common, but in recent years health care providers have noticed a noticeable rise in gallbladder cases. Christina Arp, nurse practitioner with Prisma Health General Surgery, ...

Right upper quadrant pain can feel dull, aching, colicky, or cramping. Common causes include gallstones, hepatitis, and kidney stones. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve dietary changes, ...