Gallstones, hernias and appendicitis are turning up earlier than before. Doctors explain how sedentary lives, processed diets and weight gain are driving more surgical cases ...

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually occurs due to a bile duct blockage. Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the main treatment, but other options can help reduce pain and ...

You might not think about your gallbladder often. But if something goes wrong with this small organ, symptoms such as intense pain will likely catch your attention. Gallbladder disease is an umbrella ...