Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Biliary colic is a medical condition that's also known as a "gallbladder attack."You can take medications to help relieve pain and inflammation that occur with ...

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 ...

Nestled beneath your liver, the gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, a green-yellow liquid that helps your digestive system. However, when bile ducts become obstructed, often by a gallstone, ...

Dr. McKenzie discusses gallbladder cancer risk factors, imaging signs and how surgery and lymph node evaluation impact outcomes. Dr. Shaun P. McKenzie sat down for a two-part interview with CURE to ...

A new study suggests a blood test could distinguish gallbladder cancer from gallstones by tracking changes in metabolites and bile acids.

About an hour or so ago, you ate a lot of chicken wings for a late dinner and then had a big bowl of ice cream for dessert. Now you are very uncomfortable in your stomach. You can't sleep and you ...

Gallbladder cancer is often diagnosed late due to its asymptomatic nature in early stages, complicating treatment options. Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging, and ERCP, with staging using the TNM ...

Gallstones are a common digestive condition, particularly among women and individuals over the age of 40. In most cases, ...

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight gain? The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, storing bile ...

Gallbladder problems are rare — 0.4 to 1.5 percent of people in clinical trials report gallstones on Ozempic®. If you have gallstones or had your gallbladder removed, you may still be able to take ...

According to a 2025 study, the presence of gallbladder stones is a prevalent and clinically relevant condition during ...