Is sandy gallstones in the gallbladder serious?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing poor appetite and abdominal pain. After going to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor diagnosed me with gallbladder sand-like stones. How serious is this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
If patients are asymptomatic, the condition is usually not serious; however, if symptoms are present, it may be more severe. Gallbladder sludge stones without symptoms are typically caused by bile stasis and thickened bile within the gallbladder, and are generally not severe. Patients should follow medical advice for medication treatment. The main component of gallbladder sludge stones is bilirubin, appearing in a sandy or muddy form. If patients develop symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, persistent fullness, or dull pain in the upper abdomen after meals, the condition may be more serious and requires prompt medical attention at a hospital.
