Your gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a product that helps to break down and digest food. If gallstones or other problems develop and prevent the organ from releasing bile as needed, it can lead to pain or an infection. Instead of trying to clear the blockages, it’s often easier to just remove […]
Which Gallstone Treatment Option Is Right For You?
Did you know that gallstone formation is the most common reason for hospital admission worldwide? Countless individuals head to the hospital each year with gallbladder pain as a result of gallstone formation, and they are usually met with two courses of treatment. Below, we take a closer look at the two main treatment options for […]
The Different Types Of Gallbladder Removal Surgeries
Because your gallbladder is a non-essential organ, if problems develop, most times it is easier just to remove the organ altogether than to try and correct the issue and leave the gallbladder in place. Like many operations, there are a number of different ways surgeons can remove your gallbladder. Below, we take a closer look […]
Treatment Options Gallbladder Polyps
Your gallbladder is a small organ the stores bile to aid in digestion, and when everything is working fine, you probably don’t give it a second thought. Gallstones are the most common problem that develop with your gallbladder, but another potential issue is the growth of a gallbladder polyp. Gallbladder polyps are small, abnormal growths […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatments For Biliary Dyskinesia
When it comes to your gallbladder, one of the most common issues involves the development of or the problems caused by the onset of gallstones. But what happens if your gallbladder isn’t working correctly, and gallstones aren’t the root cause? This condition is known as biliary dyskinesia or functional gallbladder disorder, and it’s the focus […]
