Gallbladder adhesions happen when scar tissue develops around your gallbladder after surgery or an episode of inflammation. Gallbladder adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form on your gallbladder ...

We typically think of using ultrasound to take pictures of our organs and tissues to check if they are healthy. But a slight tweak to the tool might lead to treatments for certain diseases, scientists ...

Cholangitis and cholecystitis are two conditions that share some similarities but have different causes and symptoms. Cholangitis affects the bile ducts, while cholecystitis affects the gallbladder.

Pain in the upper right abdomen may be an early sign of a gallbladder problem. A person may need gallbladder removal surgery if this pain worsens and other symptoms occur, such as skin yellowing and ...

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 ...