Diseases and illnesses
Caused most frequently by gallstones
Gallbladder disease
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Stores bile, releases bile, regulation of bile flow, bile pH regulation.
What is the treatment for gallbladder cancer?
Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy depending on the stage
Growths that appear on the inside lining of the gallbladder
Gallbladder polyps
What diet is best for your gallbladder?
A low cholesterol and low fat diet
What is the treatment of gallstones?
Removed surgically
Functional gallbladder disorder, effects gallbladder motility and ability to move bile.
Biliary Dyskinesia
What can cause gallstones?
Rapid weight-loss
Treatment for gallbladder polyps?
surgically removed
Caused by a buildup of bile salts in the blood
Gallbladder cancer
Where is the gallbladder located?
The upper right quadrant
Treatments for biliary dyskinesia?
To remove the gallbladder