Gallbladder disease refers to several conditions that affect the health and function of the gallbladder—a small, pear-shaped organ that plays an important role in the digestive system. The gallbladder ...

End stage gallbladder cancer is also called stage 4 gallbladder cancer. It’s harder to treat than cancer caught in earlier stages. Symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. End ...

Gallbladder problems can become more common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that slow down digestion and bile flow.

About an hour or so ago, you ate a lot of chicken wings for a late dinner and then had a big bowl of ice cream for dessert. Now you are very uncomfortable in your stomach. You can't sleep and you ...

Most people rarely, if ever, think about their gallbladders. But Ozempic® (semaglutide) has brought the small organ into the spotlight. Gallbladder diseases, like gallstones and gallbladder ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have heard that sometimes people have gallstones and don't even know it, while others have severe pain because of them. Am I at greater risk if some of my family members have had ...

As with other drugs, Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) can cause side effects, such as gallbladder problems and fatigue. If you’re not able to tolerate the side effects of Sandostatin, talk with your ...

Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) is a prescription drug used to treat acromegaly and other conditions. Sandostatin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and ...