Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol and bile that can cause sharp pain in the right upper abdomen, especially after eating fatty foods. Dr. Lacy Anderson says the condition is typically ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD High bilirubin levels can cause jaundice, a sign of liver damage.Gallstones can lead to ...

IBS and gallstones both cause abdominal pain, but the pain location might differ. Gallstones lead to severe pain if they block the bile ducts. IBS symptoms can be triggered by trauma or changes in gut ...

The gallbladder is a small, grape sized, organ attached to the digestive tract. It secretes a fluid called bile into it in response to a meal. Bile emulsifies dietary fats by increasing their exposure ...

A new study from scientists at Boston Medical Center has uncovered an unexpected connection between gallstones and one of the most dangerous cancers in the world—pancreatic cancer. The findings ...

Cholecystitis, or gallbladder inflammation, can sometimes cause jaundice if something blocks the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. There are ...