Gallbladder Diseases

Gallbladder Diseases
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Gallbladder Diseases Without Stones
Gallbladder disease can occur without stones, a condition called acalculous gallbladder disease. It can be acute (arising suddenly, often as a one-time occurrence) or chronic (persistent).

Millions of U.S. adults suffer from liver, bile duct, or gallbladder diseases, according to the American Liver Foundation.

Berkson, Lindsey. Healthy Digestion the Natural Way: Preventing and Healing Heartburn, Constipation, Gas, Diarrhea, Inflammatory Bowel and Gallbladder Diseases, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergies and More. New York: Wiley, 2000.

High levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream may be a sign of hemolytic anemia. High levels of this compound also occur with some liver and gallbladder diseases.

See also: Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Diseases, Surgery, Liver disease, Viral