April 30, 2010 (UPDATED May 25, 2010) — In patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis, several clinical and demographic factors increase the probability of acute cholecystitis, according to a study in ...

You likely already know that gallstones can be notoriously painful and disproportionately affect women. But if you’re ...

Acute hepatocellular injury is a commonly encountered phenomenon in patients with cholelithiasis and concomitant common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, in clinical practice, it seemed to occur also ...

MOST authorities agree that cholelithiasis associated with diabetes mellitus has a more serious prognosis than cholelithiasis in the nondiabetic patient. The reason commonly stated to support this ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with ...

The gallbladder is an expandable pear-shaped organ located beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile — a dark green fluid that helps your body digest and absorb food. Sometimes this process is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were six times more likely to have had cholelithiasis or ...

Conditions affecting the gallbladder, such as gallstones, inflammation, and polyps, can cause back pain. These conditions often cause pain in the abdomen, which may radiate to the back. When a problem ...

Discover the signs indicating the necessity of gallbladder surgery. From abdominal pain to jaundice, knowing the symptoms can lead to early detection and treatment. Consult a doctor if you experience ...

If you experience chronic biliary colic and gallstones, surgery may be able to provide relief. Biliary colic is a dull pain in the middle to upper right area of the abdomen. It occurs when a gallstone ...