Why Women in India Are More Prone to Gallbladder Stones: Causes, Anatomy, and Post-Surgery Challenges
Why Women in India Are More Prone to Gallbladder Stones: Causes, Anatomy, and Post-Surgery Challenges Gallbladder diseases—especially gallstones—are increasingly common in India, and women are disproportionately affected. From hormonal shifts to dietary habits, multiple factors contribute to this silent epidemic. In this blog, we’ll explore the anatomy of the gallbladder, why stones form, why women suffer more, and why surgery often leads to bloating and ascites. Let’s break it down in simple terms. What Is the Gallbladder and What Does It Do? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located just beneath the liver on the right side of your abdomen. Its primary job is to store and concentrate bile—a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Bile helps break down fats during digestion. When you eat fatty foods, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine through a duct system. Anatomical Structure of the Gallbladd...