Signs it’s Time to Remove Your Gallbladder

Signs it’s Time to Remove Your Gallbladder Gallbladder removal, medically referred to as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves removing the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver, which stores and releases...

Where is My Gallbladder?

The gallbladder is the pear-shaped organ located behind the liver, on the right side of the abdomen. It plays an important role in digestion as a storage area for bile. Bile is that green, yellow, or brown liquid that’s used for the digestion of fat. Produced by the...

Gallbladder pain or heartburn?

You are finished eating a meal when you suddenly feel some discomfort. Feeling sick after eating a meal, especially a large meal, can indicate a problem in the digestive tract.  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and biliary colic are some of the most common...

Gallbladder Disease: A Common American Ailment

An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. It’s one of the most common conditions in the United States. The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that stores bile, a digestive fluid that helps absorb fat and grease from the food we eat. The most...