Doctors typically use different methods based on symptoms and medical history to test for gallbladder issues. These include physical exams, blood tests, ultrasound, and other imaging tests. In ...

Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol and bile that can cause sharp pain in the right upper abdomen, especially after eating fatty foods. Dr. Lacy Anderson says the condition is typically ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Case #3: A woman aged 65 years presented with right upper quadrant pain that had persisted for 12 hours. Examination revealed an obese patient with normal vital signs. The usual initial imaging test ...

Gallbladder wall thickening can be a sign of a cancerous or noncancerous gallbladder condition. Some conditions other than gallbladder cancer, like hepatitis, can also cause gallbladder thickening.

Medication can dissolve gallstones but they work slowly, are effective only in selected cases and the stones often recur ...

Women face a higher risk of gallstones due to hormonal changes, pregnancy and lifestyle factors. Here are key warning signs, ...