Murphy’s sign is a method that helps healthcare professionals diagnose several causes of upper-right abdominal pain. These might include gallbladder inflammation, kidney infection, or bile duct ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease.Gallstones are the most common cause of gallbladder ...

Due to its aggressive nature, gallbladder cancer is often detected and diagnosed in later stages. Staging is determined by the size of the tumor and where in your body the cancer has spread.

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. One of the most common causes of gallbladder inflammation is cholelithiasis, also known as gallstones. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive ...

Gallbladder cancer is a challenge because of its subtle progression and its tendency to escape early detection. Although it is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often not diagnosed until it ...