Recently had an ultrasound done due to continuous digestive problems and disconfort in the upper part of my body.  The ultrasound showed a retracted gallbladder and a swelling on one side of my only kidney.  What causes the gallblader to retract?  Could the swollen kidney have anything to do with it?
Hello Retraction(contracted)gall bladder may be due to many reasons like after taking meal, chronic cholecystitis(infection to gall bladder) etc. It is not related to swollen kidney. You need proper evaluation for swollen kidney. Swollen(enlarged) kidney may be due to reasons like physiological, infection,inflammation etc. Further investigations should be done to confirm any renal pathology. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.