What Is The Gallbladder ?
The gallbladder is a small organ shaped like a pear that helps in digestion and serves as a storage of bile. When fatty foods move into the digestive tract, the gal bladder releases bile which helps in the emulsification of fat and acids in the digested food. Bile is produced in the liver but is stored in the gallbladder to increase its concentration.
What Is A Gallbladder Disease ?
A gallbladder disease is a condition in which the normal function of the organ is obstructed due to an inflammation or infection of the organ. Gallbladder diseases are of two types Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis (gall stones). Cholelithiasis is a condition in which the organ gets inflammed due to the blockage of the cystic duct resulting in thickening of the bile. Cholelithiasis occurs when there is too much cholesterol in the organ or when it does not empty out as frequent as it should.Read more about gallbladder symptoms
What Is Gallbladder Cancer ?
Gallbladder cancer is a cancer of the gallbaldder and bile duct. This particular type of cancer is quite rare and in the UK approximately 400 to 500 people are diagnosed with gallbladder cancer every year. Gallbladder and bile duct cancer occurs when the body's DNA gets damaged and as a result cells multiply in a frenzied and uncontrolled manner and ultimately form a malignant and cancerous tumor.
