Recent studies show that patients achieving significant weight loss may face an increased risk of developing gallstones, particularly when using newer weight loss medications. As your dedicated bariatric care team, we’re committed to helping you understand and navigate this important aspect of your weight loss journey. The relationship between weight loss and gallstone formation often…
Patients who have gallbladder removal surgery sometimes experience heartburn afterward. What are the causes of heartburn after gallbladder surgery? Do people suffer more severe acid reflux after gallbladder removal? If you’ve recently had a cholecystectomy, heartburn may be troubling you more than it ever did before, but you may be surprised to learn that this…
Are you suffering with gallbladder disease and gallstones? Most Americans do not pay any attention to their gallbladder until they start suffering from painful symptoms. Ignoring the symptoms of gallbladder disease can lead to serious complications like pain and a much poorer quality of life. While gallbladder disease can be a serious and debilitating issue,…
Recovery from gallbladder removal is easy when compared to what a patient experiences during a gallbladder attack. Most patients are excited for the surgery and relieved the pain has ended. To heal properly and comfortably, patients will need to maintain a proper diet following surgery. The diet after surgery is comparable to the one a…
The symptoms of heartburn and gallbladder trouble are so similar that patients may not be sure which problem they’re experiencing. Both conditions can be caused by eating rich, fatty food, lying down too soon after a meal, and carrying excess weight. A closer evaluation can help physicians understand which problem is causing the pain. What’s…
Gallstones are surprisingly common, and in some cases, they can be a cause of extreme abdominal pain and discomfort coupled with the possibility for infection and other complications. While gallstones can be broken up with non-surgical methods, they will usually recur. If you are suffering pain from gallstones, your doctor will likely recommend that the…
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped pouch in the abdomen. Its job is to store bile (a digestive liquid composed of water, lecithin, cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin) produced by the liver. The gallbladder aids in the digestion of fats by releasing bile into the common hepatic duct. The gallbladder is also connected to the…
The gallbladder is a pouch-like organ located above the duodenum (the top of the small intestine) and below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile produced by the liver. Often, gallstones may form inside the gallbladder, and those will occasionally cause problems. If a sizeable stone leaves the gallbladder and gets…
Gallbladder attack and appendicitis both cause pain in the abdominal region, and they may often exhibit other symptoms besides. However, beyond that, the two are very different and require their own distinct treatments.
Your gallbladder is an organ near the stomach that collects bile from the liver. It stores this liquid for digestion, sending it down the bile duct into the small intestine. Under certain circumstances, chemical imbalances in the gallbladder may cause stones to form, or the organ may simply become infected. In either case, these may…
