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Gallbladder Disease Definition
Common names:
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Inflamed Gallbladder
  • Inflammation of the Gallbladder
A person with gallbladder disease has inflammation of the gallbladder, usually caused by gallstones. Gallstones can obstruct the bile duct, causing the gallbladder to become swollen and inflamed. Images

Gallbladder disease is very common. Most people recover completely with treatment.
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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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