Gallbladder Surgery, Other Options?

I am frequently asked about alternative treatments for gallbladder disease.  There are several possibilities to treat gallbladder disease without surgery. These treatments can be symptomatic or curative.  All non-surgical options have the theoretical advantage of avoiding surgery.  There are also disadvantages of non-surgical options.
Symptomatic treatment of gallstones with antispasmotic medication will sometimes control the pain [...]

Gallbladder Disease and Diet

Gallbladder disease is a very common cause of abdominal pain. This pain is usually worse after eating high fat or spicy foods.  When you eat certain types of foods, your body releases a hormone called CCK.  This hormone causes contraction of the gallbladder.  This contraction can be painful if the gallbladder is distended, inflamed or full of [...]