Gallbladder Sludge Symptoms, Causes & More

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Gallbladder Sludge Management

A diet low in fat may help the gallbladder function properly. A diet that promotes bile production may help manage gallbladder sludge. A combination of medication and sound wave therapy called lithotripsy might be used when gallstones form.

If gallbladder issues continue, a cholecystectomy may be performed to remove the gallbladder. A gallbladder is not essential for bodily function. Without it, bile simply flows directly into the small intestine.4‘Harvard Health Publishing. ‘What to Do About Gallstones.’ Harvard Health, 17 June 2020, www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/what-to-do-about-gallstones

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