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Gallbladder diseases include gallbladder stones and infection. Symptoms include abdominal pain that is often worse after a fatty meal, indigestion, and nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Types of

Gallstones
Condition
Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Condition

Symptoms

Burping
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Fever
Chills
Vomiting
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Gallbladder diseases

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Gallbladder diseases

Surgery

ERCP
2.7
18 reviews
Lithotripsy
Gallbladder removal

Other treatments

Supportive care

Tests

Lipase
Amylase

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