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 ...

If a person experiences gallbladder-related pain, they may be able to manage some symptoms and ease gallbladder pain at home. However, severe gallbladder pain may require medical attention, including ...

Gallbladder or biliary sludge can cause stomach pain after eating, along with other symptoms, like nausea and vomiting. Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and the underlying cause. The ...

Gallbladder pain is often caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, though it can also be triggered by inflammation. Other causes, such as infection, are possible. The pain can be sudden and ...

Philadelphia, PA, March 13, 2017 - According to current estimates, 20 to 25 million Americans have or will develop gallstones, representing almost 15% of adults. Although only a small percentage of ...

GANGRENE of the gall bladder is a complete necrosis of a portion of the wall in one or more areas, and is frequently followed by perforation. Since 1844, when James Duncan, 1 of the Royal Infirmary in ...

“This pain is pretty intense. It goes right from the right upper abdomen through to my back. It started about 20 minutes after a big meal out last night. I’ve had it happen a couple other times but it ...