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Does Gallbladder Sludge Cause Indigestion And Reflux?
Question: I have been diagnosed with gall bladder sludge. Can this cause indigestion and reflu. Should the gall bladder be removed or how to get rid of the sludge
Brief Answer:
No , it does not cause. Take Urso deoxy cholic acid.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.
Gallbladder sludge does not cause indigestion and reflux.
It usually remains without causing any symptoms.
Sometimes it may cause pancreatitis.
If it causes pancreatitis, then you may have to get the gallbladder removed.
Otherwise there is no need to remove it.
To get rid of the sludge, you can take urso deoxy cholic acid 300 mg twice a day.
Please consult your doctor for prescription.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
No , it does not cause. Take Urso deoxy cholic acid.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.
Gallbladder sludge does not cause indigestion and reflux.
It usually remains without causing any symptoms.
Sometimes it may cause pancreatitis.
If it causes pancreatitis, then you may have to get the gallbladder removed.
Otherwise there is no need to remove it.
To get rid of the sludge, you can take urso deoxy cholic acid 300 mg twice a day.
Please consult your doctor for prescription.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist
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