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The liver is responsible for creating bile, a digestive fluid needed for breaking down fatty foods in the small intestines. The gallbladder is the storage organ for bile, connected to the liver and small intestines by bile ducts. The gallbladder is prone to multiple disorders that can cause disruption of bile delivery and result in serious digestive complications. Danny Shouhed, M.D. is a board-certified GI surgeon that offers effective treatment for gallbladder diseases at our medical clinic in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
When the gallbladder is working correctly, the bile is secreted from the liver into the gallbladder, then released into the intestines when fatty foods are being digested. Formation of gallstones, inflammation from bile backup, dysfunction with the bile ducts and other gallbladder problems can disrupt this normal process. When the gallbladder is defective, it can cause extreme pain in the upper abdomen. In severe gallbladder disorders, patients can be at risk for serious health complications, even death.
The symptoms of gallbladder conditions can be similar. Patients may experience sharp pains in the upper right abdomen where the gallbladder is located, followed by a variety of other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or change in stool color. Determining the exact gallbladder disorder or condition is the first step in deciding the best treatment. Dr. Shouhed offers expert diagnosis, treatment and surgery for the following gallbladder conditions:
The symptoms of gallbladder conditions can be similar. Patients may experience sharp pains in the upper right abdomen where the gallbladder is located, followed by a variety of other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or change in stool color. Determining the exact gallbladder disorder or condition is the first step in deciding the best treatment. Dr. Shouhed offers expert diagnosis, treatment and surgery for the following gallbladder conditions:
Dr. Shouhed recently removed my gallbladder and he and his team were wonderful throughout the entire process. He was calming through the process, kind, and the entire staff working with him was so incredibly nice and helpful. From Cecilia, the NP, who was available before and after the surgery to answer any questions I had with so much knowledge and kindness, to Christian who coordinated the surgery for me, everyone was WONDERFUL throughout.
If you have symptoms of gallbladder dysfunction, seek medical care. Some gallbladder disorders may require immediate treatment. Danny Shouhed, M.D. is one of the top GI surgeons in Los Angeles if you need treatment for gallbladder disease. Contact our office in Los Angeles to schedule an exam or consultation with Dr. Shouhed to discuss your gallbladder disorder and the best treatment option.
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