Gallbladder Sludge Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
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Possible Causes
Diet may play an important role in the development of gallbladder sludge. Diets that are too restrictive or that cause rapid weight loss can contribute to the condition.
Alcohol abuse, organ transplants, stomach surgeries, serious illness and intravenous feeding are possible causes of gallbladder sludge.1Villines, Zawn. ‘Gallbladder Sludge: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments.’ Medical and Health Information, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320057#when-to-see-a-doctor When gallstones block the bile ducts, the blockage can cause bile to remain in the gallbladder for too long, developing into sludge and sometimes into gallstones.3Lindenmeyer, Christina. ‘Gallstones - Liver and Gallbladder Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version.’ Merck Manuals Consumer Version, www.merckmanuals.com/home/liver-and-gallbladder-disorders/gallbladder-and-bile-duct-disorders/gallstones
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