DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder “cleanse” that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn’t work, what are the treatment options?

Gallstones are solid lumps that form in the gallbladder when stored bile crystallizes. They are pebble-like and can be the size of a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Most of the time, ...

Question: I've been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder "cleanse" that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn't work, what are the treatment options?

Dear Dr. Blonz: I have a question in regards to optimal functionality of the liver. I am a 40-year-old woman. I quit drinking and smoking a year and a half ...

Gallstone Symptoms: Often, gallstones won't have any symptoms & usually rest in one of the bile-carrying ducts. But here's how you can know if you have them.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC:I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder “cleanse” that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn’t work, what are the treatment options?