The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

A gallbladder is one of our organs that sometimes we can’t live with anymore, but can live without, especially if it causes medical grief. Then, it is removed. So why do we even have one (even two on ...

Doctors say digestive discomfort, bloating and pain after fatty meals may be early clues that your gallbladder deserves ...

Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate gallbladder function in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Methods: The functions of gallbladder were investigated every 30 min for 4 h.

Research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may actually reduce the risk of gallstones. However, the negative effects of drinking too much alcohol outweigh the benefits. Share on Pinterest ...