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Here are some common gallbladder and bile duct diseases:

• Gallstones (Cholelithiasis): Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. They vary in size and can cause no symptoms or lead to severe pain if they block the flow of bile. Symptoms may include sudden and intense pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice.
• Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis): Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones blocking the bile ducts or due to infection. It can lead to severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Acute cholecystitis requires prompt medical treatment to prevent complications.
• Biliary Colic: Biliary colic refers to intermittent episodes of severe pain caused by gallstones blocking the bile ducts. The pain typically occurs after eating a fatty meal and can last for several hours.
• Choledocholithiasis: This condition occurs when gallstones migrate from the gallbladder into the bile ducts, causing obstruction. It can lead to symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, fever, and pancreatitis if the stone blocks the pancreatic duct.
• Bile Duct Inflammation (Cholangitis): Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts, often caused by bacterial infection. It can lead to symptoms such as fever, jaundice, abdominal pain, and potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated.
• Bile Duct Strictures: Bile duct strictures are narrowing of the bile ducts, which can occur due to inflammation, scarring, or tumors. They can lead to bile flow obstruction, jaundice, abdominal pain, and complications such as infection or liver damage.
• Biliary Dyskinesia: Biliary dyskinesia is a functional disorder characterized by abnormal gallbladder emptying without evidence of gallstones or inflammation. It can cause symptoms similar to gallbladder disease, such as abdominal pain and nausea.