Can gallbladder sludge be eliminated?
Disease description:
My relative went to the hospital for a checkup and was found to have gallbladder sediments, but has no symptoms. May I ask if gallbladder sediments can be eliminated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Gallbladder sediments can usually be eliminated. Gallbladder sediment refers to crystalline deposits on the gallbladder wall, which may consist of a mixture of bile, bilirubin, cholesterol, and stones, or a mixture of bacteria, viruses, or other harmful substances. If the amount of sediment is small, medication may be used for treatment. However, if the sediment is extensive, surgical intervention such as laparoscopic or open surgery may be required under medical supervision. Improving diet and lifestyle habits—such as reducing intake of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods, avoiding greasy, fried, spicy, and irritating foods, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, and engaging in regular physical exercise—can also help manage the condition.
