Is it possible to have gallbladder symptoms without gallstones?

In this video, Dr. Fullington addresses the question “Is it possible to have gallbladder symptoms without gallstones?”
The most common cause of gallbladder symptoms involves the development of gallstones. However, many patients present with gallbladder symptoms but no gallstones are found on testing. Symptoms often include bloating, belching, fullness, nausea/vomiting, and abdominal pain in the right or mid upper abdomen, especially after a fatty meal. If gallstones are not found on ultrasound, other testing can be performed to look for gallbladder dysfunction, called a HIDA (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid) scan. This test assesses how well the gallbladder is squeezing. If the gallbladder is found to be dysfunctional, this is called biliary dyskinesia and surgery is often recommended to remove the gallbladder.
Dr. Fullington is a specialist in the treatment of gallbladder disease and gallbladder surgery.