Key Takeaways The gallbladder plays a role in digestion by secreting bile to help digest fats after meals. Problems with the ...

After gallbladder removal, digestive changes are common as bile flows directly into the intestines. A temporary diet ...

In vertebrates, the gallbladder is a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine. In humans, the pear-shaped gallbladder lies beneath the ...

The gallbladder is a small digestive organ that stores bile. Bile is what your body uses to digest fat, and it’s usually released from your gallbladder into your small intestine. When the chemical ...

You’ve just had your gallbladder removed (or you might be facing surgery) and now you may be wondering: Can I still eat the foods I like? Will I ever digest fat normally again? The answer is yes, but ...

Stage 4 gallbladder cancer is the most advanced stage of the disease. This means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or brain. While stage 4 gallbladder cancer ...

What was claimed: Gallbladder stones can be flushed out of your body, often with a diet of apples and olive oil. Our verdict: This is not a proven treatment. The stones “flushed” out of a person’s ...

Journal of Public Health, Vol. 30, No. 2 (June 2008), pp. 161-166 (6 pages) Background Obesity increases the risk of hospital admission for gallbladder disease but its impact on the length of hospital ...