"I am 100% myself again, like it never happened."
Learn how doctors helped Diane get back to enjoying life again.
The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, a digestive fluid produced in the liver. Sometimes, small stones can form in bile while it’s in the gallbladder, often as a result of having too much cholesterol in the bile. These stones are called gallstones.
Having symptoms from gallstones on a regular (chronic) basis is a common form of gallbladder disease. Other gallbladder diseases include biliary dyskinesia (a disorder that affects the proper movement of bile out of the gallbladder), cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) and gallbladder cancer.
Our doctors have extensive experience in treating gallstones and gallbladder disease. We use a team-based approach in diagnosing and treating these conditions, and we’ll be by your side every step of the way. Learn more about our team.
Anyone can develop gallstones and gallbladder disease, though women tend to be at greater risk than men. Other risk factors include:
If you have a gallstone, you may not notice any symptoms unless it blocks bile from moving out of the gallbladder and into the small intestine. If your gallstone is causing a blockage, or if you have ongoing gallbladder disease, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Without proper treatment, gallstones and gallbladder disease can lead to several complications, such as:
We use a variety of advanced screening techniques to help confirm a diagnosis or gallstones or gallbladder disease. These techniques include:
Learn more about our diagnostic tests.
Our doctors use the most advanced treatments for gallstones and gallbladder disease. You and your doctor will work together to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and concerns. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
Learn how doctors helped Diane get back to enjoying life again.
We use cookies to improve your website experience. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Read our Internet Privacy Statement to learn what information we collect and how we use it.