Gallbladder cancer is a highly aggressive condition with vague symptoms, often leading to late diagnosis. Risk factors ...

Bile duct disorders can lead to serious complications if left untreated, but early diagnosis and proper management can prevent long-term damage, a doctor states. READ ON to find out more.

High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...

According to him Gallstones typically cause excruciating pain on the right side and in the middle of the upper abdomen, which is typically located beneath the right rib cage margin. This ache may ...

Elevated liver function tests can signal gallbladder disease. Ultrasound is the imaging method of choice for diagnosis. Surgical and gastrointestinal consultation should be readily available if a ...

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Nevertheless, the relationship between GHR and the risk of gallbladder stones remains unclear. This study investigates the possible relationship between GHR and the incidence of gallbladder stones.

Methods: A total of 2,415 subjects (1,261 women; 1,154 men) underwent ultrasound examination of the gallbladder, in November 1996 as part of a prospective study. Subjects in whom GP were detected ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public ...

The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile from the liver and aids in fat digestion. Patients often undergo diet changes after gallbladder removal due to issues such as gallstones. In this ...