Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate gallbladder function in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Methods: The functions of gallbladder were investigated every 30 min for 4 h.

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 ...

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits below the liver and stores bile produced in the liver. The body uses bile to digest fats in the small intestine. When individuals have problems ...

A gallbladder is one of our organs that sometimes we can’t live with anymore, but can live without, especially if it causes medical grief. Then, it is removed. So why do we even have one (even two on ...

Gallbladder-related disease is a common non-obstetric abdominal complaint. Cholelithiasis or presence of calculi/gallstones in the gallbladder or common duct occurs more frequently in pregnant women.

When a gallbladder hurts from gallstones or other causes, the best option almost always is surgery. Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Now, a new ...

Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

We’ve seen increases in all of the risk factors in recent years. So, it’s unsurprising that we’ve seen a corresponding uptick ...

Moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as up to two drinks per day, and for women, it’s up to one drink per day. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice and ...