Your gallbladder is a small organ tucked beneath your liver in the upper right side of your abdomen. Its main job? Storing bile–a digestive fluid your liver produces to help break down fats. When you ...

Gallbladder problems are rare — 0.4 to 1.5 percent of people in clinical trials report gallstones on Ozempic®. If you have gallstones or had your gallbladder removed, you may still be able to take ...

Many people assume burning stomach pain or discomfort after meals is simply acidity, but in some cases, the gallbladder may be responsible. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can help prevent ...

A high-fat diet, obesity, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones—the result of an ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

Long-Term Effects of Ozempic This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. You may have heard about — or maybe even ...

Pregnancy hormones can throw your gallbladder out of whack, especially later in pregnancy or in the months after delivery. The most common problem? Gallstones. If you're dealing with gallbladder ...

Although semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other GLP-1 drugs have rapidly become infamous for a wide variety of common side effects, from diarrhea to “Ozempic face,” the most prominent warnings on ...

Gallbladder cancer can be deadly, particularly among those with a late diagnosis. Gallbladder tumors spread quickly and may affect the lymph nodes and liver. These and other factors contribute to a ...

So I've been having problems in the general area of my gallbladder. Since I have lost 93 pounds in 8 months, it is to be expected. Most women who have rapid weight loss have problems with the ...