Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Magnesium, dandelion, and Vitamins C and E, may all be beneficial in preventing gallbladder disease. However, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: What advice do you have for the treatment of gallstones? — N.W. Answer: Gallstones are common (6% of men and 9% of ...

A popular alternative therapy which claims to ‘flush out’ gallstones is not a proven treatment, and research has shown it ...

Gallstones, common solid deposits in the gallbladder, often cause no symptoms but can lead to inflammation and, rarely, ...

For patients with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstone disease, conservative therapy may be a reasonable and cost-effective alternative to cholecystectomy over the short term. Up to 18 months, the two ...

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually occurs due to a bile duct blockage. Surgery to remove the gallbladder is the main treatment, but other options can help reduce pain and ...

Biliary pancreatitis occurs when gallstones develop in your gallbladder and block the duct that leads through your pancreas to your small intestines. Gallstones develop from hardened pieces of ...

Should most asymptomatic gallstones in otherwise healthy diabetic patients be treated with elective cholecystectomy? —Robert E. Hollis Jr, MD, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Gallstones are more common in diabetic ...

This study explores the relationship between gallstones, cholecystectomy, and cancer risk through both observational and Mendelian randomization (MR) methods. The research aims to clarify the ...

May 2, 2003 — A retrospective cohort study reported in the April issue of the World Journal of Surgery showed a significant association between gallstones and the use of tamoxifen. "Despite tamoxifen ...

Multiple hospitalizations and long-term Crohn disease duration are major risk factors for gallstone disease. A pooled gallstone prevalence of 14.9% was found in Crohn disease patients, with high ...