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 ...

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 ...

Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare but serious infection that causes gas to form in the gallbladder’s walls. It stems from acute cholecystitis — inflammation of the gallbladder — and requires ...

Gallstone is one of the most common and manageable issues. These are the deposits of bile salts in digestive fluids which form in the liver and get stored in the gallbladder, a small organ which is ...

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 ...

Right upper quadrant pain can feel dull, aching, colicky, or cramping. Common causes include gallstones, hepatitis, and kidney stones. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve dietary changes, ...