A gallbladder attack can cause intense pain, nausea, and digestive distress, often occurring after fatty meals. While some attacks resolve on their own, others may signal a serious blockage or ...

In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 18 in Pediatrics, recomme ...

Untreated biliary colic can lead to serious complications such as gallbladder inflammation, bile duct inflammation, jaundice (yellow-tinted skin and eyes), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the ...

Step 1 assesses whether the eyes or skin appear jaundiced beyond ... initial direct or conjugated bilirubin level will be high in biliary atresia, starting at birth. Skin and stool color should ...