Biliary Disease

Biliary disease encompasses conditions that affect the gallbladder and bile ducts, which are responsible for storing and transporting the bile that helps digest fats. Stone formation and inflammation are among the most common problems in this area.

Common symptoms:

• Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen
• Nausea or discomfort after fatty meals
• Sometimes, a yellowish coloring of the skin or eyes

When should you see a doctor? Evaluation is important in the case of severe or recurrent abdominal pain, accompanying fever, or a yellowish color of the skin.

Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies these conditions and the general surgeon steps in when a surgical approach is required; in children, the pediatrician or the pediatric gastroenterologist is involved. If you have these symptoms, consulting in time helps clarify their origin.