Can sandy gallstones be passed spontaneously?
Disease description:
Poor appetite, feeling full quickly, and vomiting when eating too much. However, the child has poor self-control and wants to eat everything—especially milk and meat—but dislikes vegetables. Can gallbladder sludge-like stones pass spontaneously?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
If gallbladder sludge stones are relatively small, they can usually pass spontaneously. However, if the sludge stones are larger, they may not be able to pass on their own. In clinical medicine, gallbladder sludge stones are also known as sandy gallstones. Typically, these stones are small in size and can pass naturally. Nevertheless, larger stones may require surgical removal. Additionally, if a patient has an excessive amount of gallbladder sludge stones, surgery may also be necessary, as they cannot pass spontaneously. Therefore, patients with gallbladder sludge stones should seek timely medical attention and undergo evaluation by a hepatobiliary surgeon, who will determine whether surgical treatment is needed based on the examination results.
