Common problems usually show up in common ways. But they often fool us when they show up with uncommon presentations. Gallbladder attacks classically show up as right upper abdominal pain occurring 20 ...

Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery refers to complex procedures involving the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These organs are important to your digestion and metabolism, the process ...

FARGO -- Every part of the human body has some purpose, but it's easier than ever to get by with a few missing pieces. Rhonda Ketterling, Sanford Health's chief medical officer for the northern region ...

‌Biliary obstruction is when your bile duct becomes blocked. Bile ducts are vessels that carry bile from your liver and gallbladder through your pancreas to your intestines. A blockage in your bile ...

Pain in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the ribs may indicate a health problem affecting an organ in that area. These include the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and intestines.

The human body is incredibly resilient. When you donate a pint of blood, you lose about 3.5 trillion red blood cells, but your body quickly replaces them. You can even lose large chunks of vital ...

If you had to rank your organs in order of importance, your poor gallbladder would be somewhere near the bottom, glaring up at your heart and lungs with jealousy. You don’t really need your ...

Hepatologists are medical doctors who diagnose, treat, and manage problems associated with your liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. Liver problems are a growing issue around the world, with ...

Yellowing of the eyes can occur if your liver, pancreas, or gallbladder isn’t working properly. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Yellowing of the eyes typically happens if you have jaundice.

When people have their gallbladder surgically removed, they should avoid alcohol immediately after surgery. However, after recovery, a person can drink moderately again. The term for gallbladder ...