DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you know of any evidence saying that beets could stop a gallbladder attack? Is there a mechanism by which this is plausible? — M.J. ANSWER: A gallbladder attack is caused by the ...

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 ...

Gallbladder disease develops when inflammation, infection, or blockages affect the gallbladder or bile ducts. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or jaundice (yellowing of the ...

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. One of the most common causes of gallbladder inflammation is cholelithiasis, also known as gallstones. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive ...

Chronic cholecystitis is long-lasting inflammation of the gallbladder. Symptoms may include recurring abdominal pain in the upper right side, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Cholecystitis is ...

Bengaluru: The formation of stones in the gallbladder has become common today. There are many reasons for this. However, it ...

A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones are the ...