Gallbladder problems are rare — 0.4 to 1.5 percent of people in clinical trials report gallstones on Ozempic®. If you have gallstones or had your gallbladder removed, you may still be able to take ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease.Gallstones are the most common cause of gallbladder ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite its small size, issues may develop in your gallbladder. While gallbladder problems can range in severity, some may cause feelings of bloating. The gallbladder is a small organ in your ...

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 ...

About an hour or so ago, you ate a lot of chicken wings for a late dinner and then had a big bowl of ice cream for dessert. Now you are very uncomfortable in your stomach. You can't sleep and you ...