Gallbladder Disease (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small organ that stores a substance called bile. Bile helps to digest fatty foods. Under certain conditions, the gallbladder can begin to malfunction. Oftentimes, this results in the development of small crystallizations known as gallstones. Sometimes the gallbladder does not function properly, resulting in pain, even when no gallstones are present. […]