🔍The gallbladder stores bile, a substance that helps digest fatty foods.
💎Gallstones are the most common issue with the gallbladder and can cause pain and other symptoms.
💡Diet and genetics play a role in gallstone formation.
⌛️Symptoms of gallstones typically occur 2 to 4 hours after eating a fatty meal.
⚠️Surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most common treatment for gallstone-related issues.
What does the gallbladder do?
—The gallbladder stores bile, which is used to digest fatty foods.
What causes gallstones?
—Gallstones can be caused by a combination of diet and genetics.
What are the symptoms of gallstones?
—Symptoms include pain in the upper abdomen, particularly after eating a fatty meal.
Can gallstones be dissolved without surgery?
—There is no known medication or treatment to dissolve gallstones. The most common treatment is surgical removal of the gallbladder.
What is the recovery process after gallbladder removal surgery?
—Most people recover within a few days to a week after surgery, with pain controlled by medication.
00:00The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, a substance that helps digest fatty foods.
02:50Gallstones are the most common issue with the gallbladder, causing pain and other symptoms.
05:20Diet and genetics play a role in the formation of gallstones.
09:30The most common treatment for gallstone-related issues is surgical removal of the gallbladder.
