Question 1

what isthebest treatment for gallstones.  medication r surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the gallstones are symptomatic, take the gall bladder out. If they were noted incidentally on an x ray but have not caused any pain or obstruction, follow a low fat diet. Meds don't really help and carry a lot of side effects.

Question 2

possible gallstones (waiting scan).  what changes recommend? diet - avoid/increase? medication?  can gallstones cause weight gain too? cause moods?

Accepted Answer

Low fat diet: GB stones won't cause weight gain or mood swings.  They do cause pain.  
Some Chinese teas can soften stones.  If the stones are very big, you can try stone purge.

Search on Google for more.  Here is one:
http://happyhomemaker88.com/tag/dr-lai-chiu-nans-gallstone-natural-remedy/

Question 3

ive been diagnosed with gerd/gallstones i was on medication for one month but i still get symptoms i burp a lot and pass a lot of gas with chest pains?

Accepted Answer

Address the causes: Not surprising as those meds don't address the causes.Many docs would advise removing the gallbladder but it's possible to shrink or pass the stones- see https://draxe.com/health/gallstones/ and https://www.ener-chi.com/books/the-amazing-liver-gallbladder-flush/ 
For GERD see 
https://chriskresser.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-but-doesnt-about-heartburn-gerd/ and try melatonin 6 mg at bedtime.

Question 4

which medications are available to treat gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Basically none, : Unless you are a poor surgical or anesthetic risk.  There is a medication that is successful only when the gallbladder is still functional, you need to take it for up to 2 years, and has chemical hepatitis risk.

Question 5

what type of medication should i have for gallstones ?

Accepted Answer

Once you: develop symptomatic gallstones, there is really no medication that can make them go away.  So the best and probably only option is surgical cholecystectomy.  If you are an unacceptable risk of surgery, there is a medication called Actigall, (ursodiol) but it does not work very well and has significant side effects.  Consult with a surgeon for specific recommendation.

Question 6

my wife has gallstones . what foods should she avoid so not to irritate them and what medication is best to help the pain? thank you .

Accepted Answer

Greasy food: The gall bladder is stimulated to release bile salts when you eat a greasy/oily or spicy meal. Therefore she should avoid greasy and spicy food. 

There is a prescription medication called Bentyl (dicyclomine) (dycyclomine) that can be taken before meals that helps keep the gallbladder relaxed.

Question 7

if my gallstones are 2.2 mm big can they give me any medication. to break them without surgery.

Accepted Answer

Temporary RX : Dissolution rx can be effective for small, non-calcified stones. However, the medication (urso) is poorly tolerated. Moreover, the gallstones will return within a few years after stopping the medication. Therefore, surgical removal of the "gallstone factory" remains the gold standard.

Question 8

if a person has gallstones that don't dissolve with medication, can the gallstones be surgically removed without removing the gall bladder?

Accepted Answer

Never done.: Theoretically, we can open the gallbladder, remove the stones, and then close the gallbladder, but this is not how gallbladder disease is treated.  The reason we remove the gallbladder is because new stones will form if we don't.  Prior to laparoscopic surgery, we experimented with alternative ways to remove stones such as lithotripsy and dissolving agents; they all failed when the stones returned.

Question 9

i have been prescribed an anti-inflammatory. i have a history of gallbladder problems. as well as gallstones.  i do not want the medication to stir my problems up again.  i have heard the side effects can be brutal on the stomache and digestive system.

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Accepted Answer

It : It should effect your stomach lining if you are going to have a problem. Would discuss this with your doctor.

Question 10

i have two gallstones and acute cholecystitis. should i go for early laparoscopy or delayed laparoscopy after a month?i had acute pain in past week that has subsided now. i am on antibiotic and gas medication currently. 22yrs old femal?

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: Both options are acceptable . Stay ewith the judgement of your surgeon

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What isthebest treatment for gallstones. medication r surgery?

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Possible gallstones (waiting scan). what changes recommend? diet - avoid/increase? medication? can gallstones cause weight gain too? cause moods?

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Ive been diagnosed with gerd/gallstones i was on medication for one month but i still get symptoms i burp a lot and pass a lot of gas with chest pains?

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Which medications are available to treat gallstones?

A member asked:

What type of medication should i have for gallstones ?

A member asked:

My wife has gallstones . what foods should she avoid so not to irritate them and what medication is best to help the pain? thank you .

A member asked:

If my gallstones are 2.2 mm big can they give me any medication. to break them without surgery.

A member asked:

If a person has gallstones that don't dissolve with medication, can the gallstones be surgically removed without removing the gall bladder?

A member asked:

I have been prescribed an anti-inflammatory. i have a history of gallbladder problems. as well as gallstones. i do not want the medication to stir my problems up again. i have heard the side effects can be brutal on the stomache and digestive system. a

A member asked:

I have two gallstones and acute cholecystitis. should i go for early laparoscopy or delayed laparoscopy after a month?i had acute pain in past week that has subsided now. i am on antibiotic and gas medication currently. 22yrs old femal?

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