Gallbladder disease - Treatment

Alternative Names

Biliary disease; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic

Treatment:

Treatment depends on the specific type of gallbladder disease.

Expectations (prognosis):

See the specific type of gallbladder disease.

Complications:

See the specific type of gallbladder disease.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your provider if you develop symptoms of gallbladder disease.

Digestive system

Gallbladder

Gallbladder anatomy

Reviewed last on: 3/8/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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