Collapsed gallbladder is one of the common gallbladder conditions. There are many causes of this condition, including physiological causes and pathological causes. Depending on each specific case, the doctor will recommend a suitable treatment plan for the patient.

Changes during pregnancy can affect the functioning of the gallbladder, causing gallstones or sludge. Although not all pregnant women have gallstones, if they do, they can cause symptoms and complications such as gallbladder colic, cholecystitis, cholangitis and acute pancreatitis due to stones affecting the baby in the womb.

Bile duct stones are solid stones that form in the bile secretion system of the liver, including the gallbladder. If the stones are large and cause blockage, patients may experience intense pain in the upper right abdomen, sometimes requiring emergency surgery. On the other hand, bile duct stones can also cause elevated liver enzymes or liver enlargement, which may be detected through tests, even when the patient has no symptoms at all.

Upper abdominal cramping can occur due to various causes. It is a common symptom that can often be managed with home care or medication. However, in some severe cases, patients should seek medical attention immediately. The following article will help us better understand this condition.

In the body, gallbladder is a place to store bile produced from the liver. The gallbladder often has to be removed (by open surgery or laparoscopic surgery) when it is acutely or chronically infected, has stones, atrophy or gallbladder cancer... After gallbladder surgery, the patient may experience some problems in the digestive tract and cause some complications that need to be monitored and intervened (if necessary).

Gallstones often develop silently without noticeable symptoms until they grow larger, irritate the gallbladder lining, or obstruct the bile ducts, leading to inflammation or blockages. At this point, patients may experience significant pain. So, how can gallstone-related pain be alleviated?