Gallbladder Conditions

Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid — called bile — helps the body digest fats.

The gallbladder is a lemon-sized sac tucked under your liver. It stores bile secreted by the liver, which then flows into the small intestine for fat digestion. If something slows down the stream of bile or blocks it, your health can be jeopardized. Learn about various gallbladder conditions that need medical attention, along with their symptoms and treatment options.