Common Gallbladder Problems

Visit our Gallbladder Health Discussion Forum

Gallbladder problems

There are a number of common gallbladder problems, including:

Gallstones (sometimes spelled gall stones).  These are pebble-like masses that form in the gallbladder common bile duct from hardened cholesterol. There may be one large gallstone, several small ones, or man, many gallstones no bigger than a grain of sand. A gallstone is also called a cholelith.

A "gallbladder attack" is a term used for an inflammation of the gallbladder. A gallbladder attack often occurs after a big, fatty meal because the digestive system is suddenly stressed as it tries to process a large amount of fat. A gallbladder attack causes severe, steady upper abdominal pain. It is also known as cholecystitis.

Gallbladder cancer is a term often used to describe cancer that may begin either in the gallbladder or the bile duct.

A well balanced low-fat diet is the best way avoid gallbladder problems. Unfortunately, the only option available for someone with gallbladder disease is gallbladder removal. About hal a million people a year in the United States alone have gallbladder surgery.

Learn to Eat Right. Lose Weight. Get Healthier

Click on Defeating Bad Eating

Need more information about the liver? Use the convenient box below to search for related websites

Enter your search terms Submit search form

Learn About Your Liver and Gallbladder

In-depth information about the diseases & conditions that affect gallbladder health.

Special half-price offer if you order through this website

$3.97

Click on Learn About Your Liver and Gallbladder 
to see a Table of Contents

To see dozens of additional medical products and books related to health, click on