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Gall Bladder Disease What is Gall Bladder disease? Gall bladder disease a condition where inflammation, infection, stones, or obstruction bile flow affects the gall bladder. Gall bladder disease is also called Biliary disease; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic. What is the Gall Bladder? The gall bladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile. It is connected to the liver (which produces the bile) by the hepatic duct. The gall bladder is approximately 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) long and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The most common types of gall bladder disease include:
Symptoms of Gall Bladder Disease? The most common symptoms of gall bladder disease are:
Can Gall Bladder Disease be Treated? Gall bladder disease can be treated . Treatment depends on the specific type of gallbladder disease. In some cases, the gall bladder will be removed.
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