Most people rarely, if ever, think about their gallbladders. But Ozempic® (semaglutide) has brought the small organ into the spotlight. Gallbladder diseases, like gallstones and gallbladder ...

TUPELO – Dr. Will Cauthen doesn't have to crunch numbers in his head when speaking of the gallbladder surgeries he's performed. He does between 200 to 250 a year. Gallstones are the culprit in causing ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Most people do not experience any long-term effects of gallbladder ...

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 ...

As with other drugs, Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) can cause side effects, such as gallbladder problems and fatigue. If you’re not able to tolerate the side effects of Sandostatin, talk with your ...

Gallbladder disease is common in the United States, according to Cleveland Clinic. While it can occur regardless of diet, the foods you eat and avoid often play a role in gallbladder health. For ...

Murphy’s sign is a method that helps healthcare professionals diagnose several causes of upper-right abdominal pain. These might include gallbladder inflammation, kidney infection, or bile duct ...

The Bassett Healthcare Network has invested clinical expertise and funding into an emerging method to treat patients ...