DIY gallbladder flushes, like an olive oil cleanse, are popular. But, do they really work, and do they pose any health risks? Read on to find out. When you are suffering from gallstones, you may be ...

Gallstones, common solid deposits in the gallbladder, often cause no symptoms but can lead to inflammation and, rarely, gallbladder cancer. Chronic inflammation from gallstones, especially larger ones ...

A new study published in the journal Gut has shed light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis, a common condition characterized by the formation ...

Go ahead, name three organs... "Gallbladder" probably wasn't on that list at all-even though, you know, the word "gall" is in that headline up there. This organ in the upper-right part of your abdomen ...

Gallstones are small stones that form within the gallbladder and are usually made up of cholesterol. In the majority of people with gallstones, the stones do not cause symptoms or require treatment.

A case of a neonate with congenital chylous ascites is described. In addition to chylous ascites, an ultrasonographic scan showed a sludge ball within the gallbladder, which eventually progressed to ...

Study design: Prospective controlled study. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of cholelithiasis among chronic spinal spinal cord injured (SCI) male patients of the ACHS (Asociación Chilena de ...

Unexplained stomach upset and pain can be irritating and even debilitating. Unfortunately, a variety of conditions can cause digestive distress, so diagnosing the culprit behind these symptoms can be ...

MOST authorities agree that cholelithiasis associated with diabetes mellitus has a more serious prognosis than cholelithiasis in the nondiabetic patient. The reason commonly stated to support this ...