causing biliary colic (a "gallbladder attack"). This causes intense pain in the upper right abdomen that can last minutes up to several hours, usually after eating a heavy meal. You may experience ...

Biliary colic (also known as a "gallbladder attack") is abdominal pain that develops due to a blockage in the bile ducts. Bile ducts carry bile (digestive fluid) from your liver to your ...

This is the most common complication of cholecystitis, especially in older people, people with diabetes, or people who delay seeking treatment for a gallbladder attack. Gangrenous cholecystitis is ...

Gallstone disease is the most common disorder affecting the biliary system, the body's system of transporting bile. Gallstones are solid, pebble-like masses that form in the gallbladder or the biliary ...

The gallbladder is a small organ that plays a vital role in digesting the foods you eat. You may need to follow a gallbladder diet if you have gallstones or if your gallbladder is inflamed or infected ...

Gallbladder attacks can become more frequent over time, and delaying treatment increases the risk of complications like cholecystitis or bile duct infections.

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for cancer of the gallbladder and nearby large bile ducts in the United States for 2025 are: About 12,610 new cases diagnosed: 6,040 in men and 6,570 in women ...

A doctor explained why you have unexpected diarrhoea after getting that gallbladder removal surgery. It has to do with the excess bile produced by your liver. Have you or someone close to you ever ...

To show what lengths I’ll go to for winter column fodder, I’ve turned to  gallstones as both subject matter and a last gasp retirement plan. I speak not of human “stones,” made of bad cholesterol, but ...