Gallstones can block the tubes (ducts) through which bile flows from your gallbladder or liver to your small intestine. Severe pain, jaundice and bile duct infection can result.

Cholecystitis (ko-luh-sis-TIE-tis) is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly under the liver.

Gallstones are hard pieces of material that can form in your gallbladder. Learn about causes and treatment for this sometimes painful digestive disorder.

Whether you find out accidentally that you have gallstones or experience a sudden gallbladder attack, treatment can resolve the problem. You'll be able to get back to your usual activities, …

Abdominal ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound, CT scan or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography can make pictures of your gallbladder and bile ducts. These …

You could have gallstones. "Typically, symptoms of gallbladder-related pain is pain associated with meals. Usually after you eat meals with fatty foods," says Dr. Jorge. He says there are …

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly, just beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores a fluid called bile that the liver makes to digest food. Gallbladder cancer …

In most cases, a gallbladder cleanse involves eating or drinking a combination of olive oil, herbs and some type of fruit juice over several hours. Proponents claim that gallbladder cleansing …

Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.

A cholecystectomy can relieve the pain and discomfort of gallstones. Conservative treatments, such as a change in diet, usually can't stop gallstones from coming back.