However, until now adults above the age of 40 were affected but now children are increasingly being affected by gallstones. Types of gallbladder stones There are broadly two types of gallbladder ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Gallstones are hardened build-ups of calcium and cholesterol that form in your gallbladder. They range in size from grains of sand to golf balls. Gallstone ...

Gallbladder problems are a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease. These issues often arise due to the breakdown of red blood cells and the subsequent formation of gallstones or ...

Gallstones are hardened build-ups of calcium and cholesterol that form in your gallbladder. They range in size from grains of sand to golf balls. Gallstone attack symptoms include sudden pain ...

In wild-type mice on the HF/HC diet ... including resistance to diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and cholesterol-gallstone formation. The underlying mechanism appears to involve the loss of ...

Polyps in the gallbladder may not cause any symptoms. Depending on the type of polyps, they can be benign, be a sign of inflammation, or potentially lead to cancer. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths.

Multiple hospitalizations and long-term Crohn disease duration are major risk factors for gallstone disease. A pooled gallstone prevalence of 14.9% was found in Crohn disease patients, with high ...