Hispanic doctor using machinery in hospital Findings support continued use of ultrasonography alone to evaluate the severity of gallbladder disease in patients with obesity. Obesity is a risk factor ...

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Polyps in the gallbladder may not cause any symptoms. Depending on the type of polyps, they can be benign, be a sign of inflammation, or potentially lead to cancer. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths.

Most people start by seeing their GP. Your GP will examine you. They can do some tests to help them decide whether you need a referral to a specialist. Your GP might send you for blood tests and an ...

Gallbladder wall thickening can be a sign of a cancerous or noncancerous gallbladder condition. Some conditions other than gallbladder cancer, like hepatitis, can also cause gallbladder thickening.

Those with a gallbladder disease usually manifest with abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, nausea, vomiting and jaundice. These symptoms may be features of other ailments as well and are common with ...