Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop when bile – composed of water, cholesterol, fats, bile salts, proteins and waste – stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like ...

The gallbladder is a small, grape sized, organ attached to the digestive tract. It secretes a fluid called bile into it in response to a meal. Bile emulsifies dietary fats by increasing their exposure ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. DEAR DOCTOR K >> I was recently diagnosed with gallstones, and my doctor recommended surgery. Is this the best option, or can I consider other ...

The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid. It contracts after emptying as part of the digestive process, but other factors, such as gallstones, can cause it to collapse, leading to pain and other ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Frankford woman found out the hard way not to ignore stomach pain. Shakina Hawkins said she feared going to the hospital because of the pandemic and because of that her ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: What advice do you have for the treatment of gallstones? — N.W. Answer: Gallstones are common (6% of men and 9% of ...

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually occurs due to a bile duct blockage. Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the main treatment, but other options can help reduce pain and ...

Dear Doctors: I had stabs of pain in the upper right side of my abdomen one day, so I did a telehealth session. The nurse said it might be gallstones and to see my doctor if it repeats. So far, it ...

Participants in a randomized controlled trial who took liraglutide were more likely to develop gallbladder stones and other complications of the gallbladder and biliary tract vs. those who took ...