A gallbladder attack happens when a gallstone blocks one of the ducts leading from your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that sits just below your liver on the right side of your abdomen. Its job is to store bile, a fluid your liver makes to help digest fats. When a stone gets…
Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. While many cases are caused by minor issues like indigestion or gas, abdominal pain can also signal a serious condition such as appendicitis, gallstones, or bowel obstruction. Because abdominal pain can range from harmless to life-threatening, knowing when to seek emergency care…
Not All Stomach Pain Is the Same Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room. While it’s often dismissed as indigestion or a stomach bug, pain that spreads, worsens, or comes with other symptoms could signal a more serious problem. In particular, pain from the gallbladder, pancreas, or appendix…