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Gallbladder Disorders

Meaning

Gallbladder Disorders encompass a range of pathological conditions affecting the gallbladder, a small organ responsible for storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver, which is essential for fat digestion and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Common disorders include cholelithiasis, the formation of gallstones, and cholecystitis, the inflammation of the gallbladder wall. These conditions are clinically relevant in hormonal health because bile is the primary route for the excretion of metabolized steroid hormones, such as excess estrogens. Impaired bile flow can lead to reabsorption of these metabolites, potentially disrupting the delicate endocrine balance.