Effective Gallbladder Disease Care You Can Depend on
You probably haven't thought about your gallbladder before. Most people don't — until it starts causing health problems. This small organ's job is to act as a storage space for bile, which helps your body digest fat, but when it isn’t functioning properly, you might experience uncomfortable, even painful, symptoms.
When your pain is radiating from the mid to upper-right section of your abdomen, or if you're noticing other symptoms like nausea or jaundice, it may indicate that you have a disease or infection in your gallbladder. Your dedicated gastrointestinal team at AdventHealth Tampa is here to quickly diagnose the issue and provide the gallbladder treatment you need. Whether need treatment for gallstones, an inflamed gallbladder, or any other gallbladder disease, our world-class team of gastroenterologists offers compassionate, whole-person care. We're here to think about your gallbladder, so you don't have to.
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Put Gallbladder Disease in the Past Enjoy a Healthier, Pain-Free Life
- Symptoms of Gallstones and Other Gallbladder Diseases
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Your body speaks to you in many ways — usually through pain and discomfort. While there are several types of gallbladder disease, they all share common symptoms, which may include:
- Bloating
- Chills
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Light-Colored Stools
- Nausea
- Pain in the Middle and Upper-Right Abdomen, Possibly Radiating to Other Areas
- Vomiting
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult your team of gastroenterologists at AdventHealth Tampa. We're here to ease your pain — and your mind — with expert gallbladder disease care.
- Diagnosing Your Gallbladder Disease
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You want to return to your pain-free life. Let the dedicated team at AdventHealth Tampa help show you the way. Before we can effectively treat you, it's important to know exactly what's affecting your gallbladder's ability to do its job. Some of the tests and screenings we use to diagnose your condition may include:
- Biopsies
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
- Endoscopies
- Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy — a diagnostic imaging study that evaluates the state of your biliary system by tracing the flow of bile from the liver through the gallbladder and into the small intestine.
- Ultrasounds
- X-Rays with Contrasting Dye
Whatever is wrong, you can trust that we'll figure it out quickly and provide the care you need to move forward toward whole health again.
- Types of Gallbladder Disease
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Your gallbladder is small, about the size and shape of a pear, but susceptible to several different diseases. Types of gallbladder disease include:
- Abscess of the Gallbladder
- Acute or Chronic Cholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation)
- Common Bile Duct Stones
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Polyps
- Gallstones
We’re committed to providing you with the knowledge you need to face your condition with confidence. The compassionate team at AdventHealth will answer all your questions, help address your concerns, and stay with you as you move from diagnosis to treatment and back to a life with less pain and more joy.
- Leading-Edge Gallbladder Disease Treatments
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Your gallbladder disease can take many forms. To deliver care that targets your specific condition, we’ll design a gallbladder treatment plan to meet your needs. With expertise and compassion, we'll help relieve your pain and manage your symptoms, so you can get back to enjoying a more pain-free life.
While your specific condition, symptoms, and diagnosis will help determine the treatment that’s right for you, some of our gallbladder treatment options include:
- Drug Therapies (to Dissolve Gallstones)
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removals
- Gallbladder Removal Surgeries
- Low-Fat Diets
- Pain Management Treatments
- Shockwave Therapies, a Non-Surgical, Non-Invasive Treatment for Gallstones
You’ll also have the support of expert dietitians, nutritionists, physical therapists, and spiritual care providers. As dedicated members of your care team, these specialists are on hand to help you adjust your lifestyle as necessary with the goal of providing care that makes you physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong — today, tomorrow, and for many years into the future.
Expert Care. Specialized Doctors. Digestive Care You Can Count On
You’ve got this, because you’ve got us. Our digestive health specialists are here to provide the care and support you need to feel whole again.