The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

Doctors typically use different methods based on symptoms and medical history to test for gallbladder issues. These include physical exams, blood tests, ultrasound, and other imaging tests. In ...

A gallbladder cleanse or flush is a diet or product touted as a natural way to get rid of gallbladder sludge or gallstones. These “gallstone flushes,” often advertised online, may include oil and ...

Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare but serious infection that causes gas to form in the gallbladder’s walls. It stems from acute cholecystitis — inflammation of the gallbladder — and requires ...