Can sandy gallstones in the gallbladder be expelled?

In general, gallbladder sludge or small gravel-like stones can be expelled, provided the patient receives appropriate treatment, allowing the stones to pass out of the body. However, the specific time required for stone expulsion varies from person to person—it may be relatively quick in some cases and slower in others. In addition to stone passage, patients can also use medication to relieve symptoms, such as painkillers and antibiotics, which effectively alleviate symptoms of cholecystitis and reduce patient discomfort. Furthermore, for more severe cases, patients may require surgical interventions such as cholecystectomy or mucosal resection of the bile duct, as well as other interventional treatments like radiofrequency ablation via the biliary tract.