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Gallbladder Cleansing: What helps with gallbladder sludge?

Posted by surfing @surfing, May 13, 2023

Hello ! i recently had an ultrasound, and my GI doc said it showed I have sludge in gallbladder, wanted to put me on some medication to dissolve stones, if any, with side effects im sure. Dont really want to go that route. Looking into a natural way to cleanse. Has anyone had success with this? I'v seen multiple cleansing drinks, but dont know which to buy. scary, what i am reading about liver and gallbladder stones, so on... I have no pain or attacks, but am concerned it could start, i am 69 yrs old and pretty healthy!! any input would be helpful !!thank you all

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debra54 | @debra54 | Dec 12, 2023
In reply to @gcranor "I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the..." + (show)
@gcranor

I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the reports state:

Enlarged Liver my measurements are 16.5 X 23.0 X 17.6 and sludge in my gallbladder.

What does this mean if anything. I have pain under my right rib cage for a year and horrible digestive issue; could this be the cause of the pain and digestive problems (I do eat vegetables).

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May want to get gallbladder removed before u get gallstones plus u don't want gallbladder to effect pancreas. I had my removed due to pain and cholesterol in gallbladder that could of caused gallbladder to bust.

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foundryrat743 | @foundryrat743 | Dec 13, 2023
In reply to @gcranor "I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the..." + (show)
@gcranor

I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the reports state:

Enlarged Liver my measurements are 16.5 X 23.0 X 17.6 and sludge in my gallbladder.

What does this mean if anything. I have pain under my right rib cage for a year and horrible digestive issue; could this be the cause of the pain and digestive problems (I do eat vegetables).

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I would suggest gallbladder removal, before pancreatitis sets in, from gallstones! I ended up with a severe case of pancreatitis, along with liver involvement, that started to go septic, and ended up with my being in ICU, with two operations, and spending nearly two weeks in hospital! It was a nightmare! Seven years later, even though I lost 75 pounds, and follow a Mediterranean diet, I have fatty liver disease!

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lizziel1 | @lizziel1 | Dec 13, 2023
In reply to @gcranor "I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the..." + (show)
@gcranor

I just got my results back from an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder and the reports state:

Enlarged Liver my measurements are 16.5 X 23.0 X 17.6 and sludge in my gallbladder.

What does this mean if anything. I have pain under my right rib cage for a year and horrible digestive issue; could this be the cause of the pain and digestive problems (I do eat vegetables).

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I had my gallbladder removed after intense pain when eating. This is what the doctor found inside… sludge, no gall stones.
Yes, sludge is just as bad as the stones!

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