A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test a doctor orders to examine the liver, its blood vessels, and sometimes the gallbladder. Abnormal results may indicate a person has liver disease or signal an ...

You might not think about your gallbladder often. But if something goes wrong with this small organ, symptoms such as intense pain will likely catch your attention. Gallbladder disease is an umbrella ...

Persistently elevated liver enzymes may be caused by certain types of cancer, including liver, colon, breast, stomach, pancreas, and skin cancers. Liver enzymes are proteins produced by your liver.

Gallbladder polyps are abnormal growths inside the gallbladder, the small organ in the upper right abdomen that stores digestive bile. Inflammation, cholesterol, abnormal cell growth, and, in rare ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Liver inflammation, or hepatitis, can be caused by viruses, alcohol, or fatty liver disease.If untreated, liver inflammation can lead to cirrhosis ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Elevated liver enzymes are usually temporary and can resolve by ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

Unbearable itching, crushing fatigue and years on “standby” waiting for a liver transplant became this 43-year-old divemaster ...

Congenital hepatic fibrosis is a type of liver disease that is present from birth. It typically affects the function of the bile ducts and the veins that carry blood from the digestive tract to the ...

Your feet may be a mirror to your liver, and Dr Anuj Pahuja explains when you need to take certain signs on your feet ...