A gallbladder is one of our organs that sometimes we can’t live with anymore, but can live without, especially if it causes medical grief. Then, it is removed. So why do we even have one (even two on ...

Drinking 2-3 cups of black coffee daily may lower the risk of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by 25-40%. Coffee’s antioxidants ...

The gall bladder is seldom brought up in conversation until it is out of order. This little, pear-shaped organ lies just under the liver and is the main player in digestion by storing and releasing ...

Your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ near your liver that stores bile, a substance that helps break down fat so your body can absorb it. Gallbladder disease refers to anything that can affect ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Does Fatty Liver Lead to Cirrhosis ? Fatty liver disease, now called steatotic liver disease, happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. Over time, this extra fat can cause inflammation and ...

Dr Pankaj Puri explains why fatty liver patients are more vulnerable to summer food poisoning. Here is what you need to know about the increased risk and how to make sure that you don't suffer from ...

A person can have hepatitis C with no symptoms. Liver enzyme tests can help detect and diagnose a hepatitis C infection by showing liver damage and inflammation. Hepatitis C is a contagious liver ...

Doctors typically use different methods based on symptoms and medical history to test for gallbladder issues. These include physical exams, blood tests, ultrasound, and other imaging tests. In ...