Guide To The Conditions That Affect The Gallbladder

The gallbladder is an organ in the body that resembles a small pouch and is located just underneath the liver. The gallbladder is responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a substance that aids in digestion. When an individual consumes a meal, the gallbladder contracts and injects all of the stored bile into the small intestine for help with digestion. The gallbladder organ is not essential to an individual's survival and is not considered a vital organ. When an individual's gallbladder begins to do more harm due to disease or damage than it does good, the organ can be removed entirely without causing observable problems to their health.