Is gallbladder enlargement serious?
Disease description:
My mother-in-law was found to have an enlarged gallbladder during a hospital checkup, but she is worried about the cost and does not want treatment. How serious is an enlarged gallbladder?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gallbladder enlargement is relatively severe. Hepatobiliary gallbladder enlargement refers to a gallbladder swelling larger than 3 centimeters, which may be accompanied by other pathological changes. It can lead to conditions such as biliary cholecystitis, gallstones, and gallbladder cancer. These conditions may impair the patient's health and cause serious symptoms and complications. Patients are advised to seek timely medical consultation, undergo professional examinations, and determine an appropriate treatment plan to alleviate symptoms and reduce discomfort.
