Gallbladder Diseases

The Gallbladder Diseases topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gallbladder diseases and conditions.

Gallbladder diseases rank among the most common and costly of all digestive system diseases. Gallstones—hard, pebble-like pieces of material that develop in the gallbladder—are the most common type of gallbladder disease. If gallstones are left untreated, the gallbladder can become infected, leading to life-threatening complications.