Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Removing Of Gallbladder Safe?

Hello, I had to go to the ER some months ago and found out I had sludge in my gallbladder (not stones), I was in terrible pain, so bad I was on the floor. The pain came back today, not nearly as bad but I m starting to get worried it might get worse. I was recommended to have the gallbladder removed but after reading some things online a lot of people wished they didn t have it removed. I m 19 and I have IBS so I don t know what to do.
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for asking HCM.
I read carefully all your history and symptoms. When you were in ER,did they do any blood test? If so,can you please send them to me,to check them. Did they say if you had any pancreatic enzymes elevated in the blood tests?
In my practice ,in our hospital, we don't operate a gallbladder only when it has sludge in it. A gastrohepatologist can help you treat the sludge with medications like Chenodeoxycholic acid. So,I as a surgeon,would not recommend going under surgery only for sludge in your gallbladder.

Even,if you do the surgery,is it safe to remove the gallbladder without problem.Your liver will creates the bile and stores it in your gallbladder.Once your gallbladder is gone,the liver will just produce the bile and discharge it into the duodenum.

Feel free to contact me any time.
Dr.Endri Katro
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Gallbladder


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Removing Of Gallbladder Safe?

Hello and thank you for asking HCM. I read carefully all your history and symptoms. When you were in ER,did they do any blood test? If so,can you please send them to me,to check them. Did they say if you had any pancreatic enzymes elevated in the blood tests? In my practice ,in our hospital, we don t operate a gallbladder only when it has sludge in it. A gastrohepatologist can help you treat the sludge with medications like Chenodeoxycholic acid. So,I as a surgeon,would not recommend going under surgery only for sludge in your gallbladder. Even,if you do the surgery,is it safe to remove the gallbladder without problem.Your liver will creates the bile and stores it in your gallbladder.Once your gallbladder is gone,the liver will just produce the bile and discharge it into the duodenum. Feel free to contact me any time. Dr.Endri Katro