What does your gallbladder do?

Question:

My mom had hers removed, and I never was able to find out what it does and why you need it.

Answers:
The function of the gallbladder is to store bile that is produced in the liver before the bile is secreted into the intestines. Bile secreted into the intestines helps the body digest fats.

Fortunately, the gallbladder is an organ that people can live without. Losing it won't even require a change in diet. Once the gallbladder is removed, bile flows out of the liver through the hepatic ducts into the common bile duct and goes directly into the small intestine, instead of being stored in the gallbladder. However, because the bile isn't stored in the gallbladder, it flows into the small intestine more frequently, causing diarrhea in some people. Also, some studies suggest that removing the gallbladder may cause higher blood cholesterol levels, so occasional cholesterol tests may be necessary

A gallbladder stores and secretes bile, a lot like the liver. Bile is the stuff that helps you digest. It is more concentrated when it's in your gallbladder than when it's in your liver so therefore it can sometimes work better. Of course, if you don't have a gallbladder your body can still be fine.

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What does your gallbladder do?

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