The gallbladder is a small organ in your upper right abdomen that helps with digestion, especially fats.
Gallbladder
🫀 What it does
- Stores bile (a digestive fluid made by the liver)
- Releases bile into the small intestine when you eat fatty foods
- Helps break down fats so your body can digest them
🧠 Common gallbladder problems
🪨 1. Gallstones
Gallstones
- Hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder
- Can block bile flow
- Causes pain in upper right abdomen
🔥 2. Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Cholecystitis
- Often caused by gallstones
- Symptoms: severe pain, fever, nausea
⚠️ Symptoms of gallbladder issues
- Pain after fatty meals
- Pain in upper right abdomen or back
- Nausea or vomiting
- Bloating or indigestion
🏥 Treatment options
- Lifestyle changes (low-fat diet)
- Medicines for mild cases
- Surgery (gallbladder removal) if severe
🧠 Simple takeaway
The gallbladder helps digest fats, and most problems happen when gallstones block bile flow, causing pain and inflammation.
If you want, I can explain what happens after gallbladder removal or foods to avoid with gallstones 👍
