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Suggest Diet Restrictions For Gall Bladder Stones

CT scan has revealed I have gall stones .. danger of pancreatitis. Please recommend specific items to include in diet as appropriate before being able to schedule a consultation. I understand that avoiding fat is at the top of the list ... What are good sources of protein then?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,

First I would like to describe you about gall stones. Gall stones occur when bile forms stones in your gall bladder. Most commonly gall stones contain lumps of fatty material that had solidified and hardened. Bile pigments can also format gallstones.calcium deposits format gall stones.

Dietary modification required to be done are:

1. plenty of fruits and vegetables
2. increase intake of starchy carbohydrates like bread, rice, cereals, potatoes, chapatis, wholegrain carbohydrates
3. milk and dairy products are advisable
4. sunflower oil, olive oil is used
5. diet with high fiber content is used - like beans, pulses
6. I recommend you to take plenty of fluids at least 2 litres per day
7. lean meat, fish can be used

Dietary restrictions to be done:

1. avoid fried foods
2. whole milk dairy products are avoided
3. fatty red meat is avoided, proteins advice are whey protein and soy proteins

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pavani
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Suggest Diet Restrictions For Gall Bladder Stones

Hi, First I would like to describe you about gall stones. Gall stones occur when bile forms stones in your gall bladder. Most commonly gall stones contain lumps of fatty material that had solidified and hardened. Bile pigments can also format gallstones.calcium deposits format gall stones. Dietary modification required to be done are: 1. plenty of fruits and vegetables 2. increase intake of starchy carbohydrates like bread, rice, cereals, potatoes, chapatis, wholegrain carbohydrates 3. milk and dairy products are advisable 4. sunflower oil, olive oil is used 5. diet with high fiber content is used - like beans, pulses 6. I recommend you to take plenty of fluids at least 2 litres per day 7. lean meat, fish can be used Dietary restrictions to be done: 1. avoid fried foods 2. whole milk dairy products are avoided 3. fatty red meat is avoided, proteins advice are whey protein and soy proteins Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pavani