When people struggle with bloating, constipation, nausea after fatty meals – or just feeling hormonally “off” – they usually do not think first about the liver and gallbladder. Most people think of ...

New data shows women experience bloating far more often than men, driven less by diet and more by powerful hormonal shifts ...

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 ...

If your IBS symptoms never quite add up, it might be because your gut is juggling more than one problem at once. If you have ...

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 ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

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 ...