The painful spasms of a gallbladder attack often begin suddenly (sometimes after eating a fatty meal) and may last several hours. The attack is caused by one or more gallstones getting stuck in the ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a digestive fluid made by the liver. When a person eats, especially fatty foods, the gallbladder squeezes to release bile into the small intestine. This ...

A high-fat diet, obesity, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones—the result of an ...

According to a 2025 study, the presence of gallbladder stones is a prevalent and clinically relevant condition during ...

It is common to experience gastrointestinal mishaps after getting your gallbladder removed. Dr Salhab shares practical tips to manage symptoms.