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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Gallbladder disease
			\| image = [[File:Gallbladder_cholesterolosis_intermed_mag_cropped.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Cholesterolosis of the gallbladder
			\| field = [[Gastroenterology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[jaundice]]
			\| complications = [[Pancreatitis]], [[cholangitis]], [[gallbladder cancer]]
			\| onset = Varies by condition
			\| duration = Acute or chronic
			\| types = [[Cholecystitis]], [[cholelithiasis]], [[choledocholithiasis]], [[gallbladder polyps]]
			\| causes = [[Gallstones]], [[infection]], [[tumors]]
			\| risks = [[Obesity]], [[pregnancy]], [[diabetes]], [[rapid weight loss]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[HIDA scan]], [[blood tests]]
			\| differential = [[Peptic ulcer disease]], [[irritable bowel syndrome]], [[pancreatitis]]
			\| prevention = Healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise
			\| treatment = [[Cholecystectomy]], [[ERCP]], [[medications]]
			\| medication = [[Ursodeoxycholic acid]], [[antibiotics]]
			\| prognosis = Generally good with treatment
			\| frequency = Common
			}}
	'''Gallbladder disease''' encompasses a range of conditions that affect the [[gallbladder]], a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Gallbladder disease can significantly impact digestion and cause various symptoms, including pain, nausea, and complications if left untreated.		'''Gallbladder disease''' encompasses a range of conditions that affect the [[gallbladder]], a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Gallbladder disease can significantly impact digestion and cause various symptoms, including pain, nausea, and complications if left untreated.

	==Types of Gallbladder Disease==		==Types of Gallbladder Disease==
	Gallbladder disease can manifest in several forms, including:		Gallbladder disease can manifest in several forms, including:

	* '''[[Gallstones]]''' (Cholelithiasis): Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. They vary in size and can cause blockages, leading to pain and infection.		* '''[[Gallstones]]''' (Cholelithiasis): Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. They vary in size and can cause blockages, leading to pain and infection.
	* '''[[Cholecystitis]]''': Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts. This condition can be acute or chronic.		* '''[[Cholecystitis]]''': Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts. This condition can be acute or chronic.
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	* '''[[Gallbladder Polyps]]''': Non-cancerous growths that may develop on the gallbladder wall, usually without symptoms.		* '''[[Gallbladder Polyps]]''': Non-cancerous growths that may develop on the gallbladder wall, usually without symptoms.
	* '''[[Gallbladder Cancer]]''': A rare condition where malignant cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder.		* '''[[Gallbladder Cancer]]''': A rare condition where malignant cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	Symptoms of gallbladder disease may vary depending on the specific condition but commonly include:		Symptoms of gallbladder disease may vary depending on the specific condition but commonly include:

	* Pain in the upper right abdomen, which may radiate to the back or shoulder		* Pain in the upper right abdomen, which may radiate to the back or shoulder
	* Nausea and vomiting		* Nausea and vomiting
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	* Dark urine and pale stools		* Dark urine and pale stools
	* Bloating and indigestion		* Bloating and indigestion

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	Diagnosis of gallbladder disease typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, including:		Diagnosis of gallbladder disease typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, including:

	* '''[[Ultrasound]]''': A non-invasive imaging technique used to detect gallstones and other abnormalities.		* '''[[Ultrasound]]''': A non-invasive imaging technique used to detect gallstones and other abnormalities.
	* '''[[Computed Tomography (CT) Scan]]''': Provides detailed images of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.		* '''[[Computed Tomography (CT) Scan]]''': Provides detailed images of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.
	* '''[[Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)]]''': Used to visualize the bile ducts (MRCP) and detect blockages or other abnormalities.		* '''[[Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)]]''': Used to visualize the bile ducts (MRCP) and detect blockages or other abnormalities.
	* '''[[Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) Scan]]''': A nuclear imaging test to evaluate gallbladder function and bile flow.		* '''[[Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) Scan]]''': A nuclear imaging test to evaluate gallbladder function and bile flow.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment for gallbladder disease depends on the type and severity of the condition:		Treatment for gallbladder disease depends on the type and severity of the condition:

	* '''[[Cholecystectomy]]''': Surgical removal of the gallbladder, the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones and cholecystitis.		* '''[[Cholecystectomy]]''': Surgical removal of the gallbladder, the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones and cholecystitis.
	* '''Medications''': To dissolve gallstones or manage symptoms, although surgery is often eventually required.		* '''Medications''': To dissolve gallstones or manage symptoms, although surgery is often eventually required.
	* '''Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)''': A procedure to remove gallstones from the bile duct.		* '''Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)''': A procedure to remove gallstones from the bile duct.
	* '''Lifestyle Changes''': Dietary modifications can help manage symptoms and prevent gallstone formation.		* '''Lifestyle Changes''': Dietary modifications can help manage symptoms and prevent gallstone formation.

	==Prevention==		==Prevention==
	Preventive measures for gallbladder disease include maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, and avoiding rapid weight loss.		Preventive measures for gallbladder disease include maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, and avoiding rapid weight loss.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Liver disease]]		* [[Liver disease]]
	* [[Digestive system]]		* [[Digestive system]]
	* [[Bile duct]]		* [[Bile duct]]

	[[Category:Gastroenterology]]		[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
	[[Category:Diseases of the digestive system]]		[[Category:Diseases of the digestive system]]
	[[Category:Gallbladder]]		[[Category:Gallbladder]]

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'''Gallbladder disease''' encompasses a range of conditions that affect the [[gallbladder]], a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Gallbladder disease can significantly impact digestion and cause various symptoms, including pain, nausea, and complications if left untreated.

==Types of Gallbladder Disease==
Gallbladder disease can manifest in several forms, including:

* '''[[Gallstones]]''' (Cholelithiasis): Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. They vary in size and can cause blockages, leading to pain and infection.
* '''[[Cholecystitis]]''': Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts. This condition can be acute or chronic.
* '''[[Biliary Dyskinesia]]''': A functional gallbladder disorder without the presence of gallstones, characterized by biliary colic symptoms due to abnormal gallbladder emptying.
* '''[[Choledocholithiasis]]''': The presence of gallstones in the common bile duct, which can lead to blockages affecting both the gallbladder and liver.
* '''[[Gallbladder Polyps]]''': Non-cancerous growths that may develop on the gallbladder wall, usually without symptoms.
* '''[[Gallbladder Cancer]]''': A rare condition where malignant cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder.

==Symptoms==
Symptoms of gallbladder disease may vary depending on the specific condition but commonly include:

* Pain in the upper right abdomen, which may radiate to the back or shoulder
* Nausea and vomiting
* Fever, particularly if infection is present
* Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
* Dark urine and pale stools
* Bloating and indigestion

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of gallbladder disease typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, including:

* '''[[Ultrasound]]''': A non-invasive imaging technique used to detect gallstones and other abnormalities.
* '''[[Computed Tomography (CT) Scan]]''': Provides detailed images of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.
* '''[[Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)]]''': Used to visualize the bile ducts (MRCP) and detect blockages or other abnormalities.
* '''[[Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) Scan]]''': A nuclear imaging test to evaluate gallbladder function and bile flow.

==Treatment==
Treatment for gallbladder disease depends on the type and severity of the condition:

* '''[[Cholecystectomy]]''': Surgical removal of the gallbladder, the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones and cholecystitis.
* '''Medications''': To dissolve gallstones or manage symptoms, although surgery is often eventually required.
* '''Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)''': A procedure to remove gallstones from the bile duct.
* '''Lifestyle Changes''': Dietary modifications can help manage symptoms and prevent gallstone formation.

==Prevention==
Preventive measures for gallbladder disease include maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, and avoiding rapid weight loss.

==See Also==
* [[Liver disease]]
* [[Digestive system]]
* [[Bile duct]]

[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Diseases of the digestive system]]
[[Category:Gallbladder]]

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