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Hudson Valley Surgeon Explains Early Signs Of Gallbladder Trouble Hudson Valley Surgeon Explains Early Signs Of Gallbladder Trouble
Hudson Valley Surgeon Explains Early Signs Of Gallbladder Trouble While the gallbladder originally served an important role for early humans, our modern diet has rendered this digestive organ all but unnecessary. However, if something goes wrong within the pear-sized pouch, the forgettable organ can suddenly become a major problem. "The gallbladder is designed to hold bile when you eat certain foods," said Dr. Har Chi Lau of Hudson Valley Surgical Group. The sole purpose of the gallbladder is to hold a boost of bile that kicks in and aids the liver's digestion of particularly fatty foods. "When you don’t eat, it’s not in operation." While there is a grad…

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