Gallstones and Gallbladder Health: What to Know and Life After Removal | Health Discovered

More than one million Americans are diagnosed with gallstones (https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/gallstones) every year, and women of all ages are more likely to develop them. How are gallstones formed? What do they mean for our health? While gallbladder (https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-gallbladder-overview) problems can be uncomfortable and potentially risky, understanding the treatment options available is the first step toward relief. We spoke to Benjamin Schmidt, MD (https://www.docschmidt.org/about.html), board-certified gastroenterologist and creator of the healthcare platform Doc Schmidt (https://www.docschmidt.org/), about the function the gallbladder serves, signs and symptoms of gallstones, treatments available once diagnosed (https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-gallstones-treatment), and what care looks like post-gallbladder removal (https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-to-know-diet-after-gallbladder-surgery).

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