Question 1

what can i do for gallbladder biliary sludge pain?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder surgery: Symptomatic biliary sludge is an indication for gallbladder removal.  There are medications which may help dissolve the sludge but they are very expensive and would likely need be taken indefinitely.  A.

Question 2

had an ultrasound and mri done of my abdominal cavity. biliary sludge was noted in my gallbladder. could this cause the chronic gastritis i have had?

Accepted Answer

NO: Biliary sludge does not cause gastritis.

Question 3

my gallbladder was removed 14 years ago. having  a lot of abdominal pain over past 6 months and told i have biliary sludge. what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

ERCP & Papillatomy: With normal gall bladder contractions  biliary ducts are constantly flushed , will not allow collection of biliary sludge , best option you have , is  get  ercp, papillatomy   don to clear the sludge , and prevent the formation of biliary duct stones  and cholangitis. Speak to your doctor for GI referral.

Question 4

alt jumped from low 20's to 69 in about two years. drink alcohol once a month but could this be from my biliary dyskinesia or sludge in my gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, man: It's time to check you for hepatitis b and c, hemochromatosis, wilson's, autoimmune hepatitis, and whether your alt returns to normal if you go off the bentyl (dicyclomine). An extreme athlete can have high alt from it, or there's plenty of non-alcoholic fatty liver even in young folks. While you're waiting, think about getting into a hard-core fitness-focused lifestyle. Best wishes.

Question 5

normal mrcp except for little sludge in gallbladder neck. no biliary ductal dilatation. hida showed no sign of cystic duct obstruction. why would hida show prompt tracer filling of my liver and gb but bowel not seen after 90 minutes? no cck given?

Accepted Answer

: Ask this question of the gastroenterologist who ordered the study. Good Luck

Question 6

how long does it take actigall (ursodiol) to clear biliary sludge?

Accepted Answer

Months: It's a slow acting medication in that regard and not 100% successful. It takes a few months, so stock up patience.

Question 7

do calcium tablets give you biliary sludge and cholecystitis? should i stop taking these when i have cholecystitis?

Accepted Answer

Biliary sludge: is caused like gallstones from an imbalance of Lecithin, Cholesterol and Billirubin.  calcium does not usually play a role.

Question 8

i am experiencing  vomiting, nausea, rt shoulder pain.upper abd pain (side: right), severe low back pain. mri last week showed biliary sludge. advice?

Accepted Answer

HIDA scan: Gallbladder probably needs to be removed, you can go ahead with surgery with a pretty good chance it will cure the problem, or a HIDA scan (pronounced hide-a) can be done to confirm the diagnosis. As part of this study the radiologist will inject a drug (CCK) which usually will cause an attack if the gallbladder is the problem.

Question 9

would you recommend gallbladder surgery for bilary dyskinesia?

Accepted Answer

Biliary Dyskinesia: If you are having symptoms from biliary dyskinesia (pain in the right upper abdomen, nausea/vomiting, bloating after meals, etc.) then you may benefit from having your gallbladder removed.

Question 10

what is meant by no biliary ductal dilitation and no hepitic masses and gallbladder walls are normal?

Accepted Answer

Seems like: A relatively normal study.  No abmnomalities seen.

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What can i do for gallbladder biliary sludge pain?

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Had an ultrasound and mri done of my abdominal cavity. biliary sludge was noted in my gallbladder. could this cause the chronic gastritis i have had?

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My gallbladder was removed 14 years ago. having a lot of abdominal pain over past 6 months and told i have biliary sludge. what is the treatment?

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Alt jumped from low 20's to 69 in about two years. drink alcohol once a month but could this be from my biliary dyskinesia or sludge in my gallbladder?

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Normal mrcp except for little sludge in gallbladder neck. no biliary ductal dilatation. hida showed no sign of cystic duct obstruction. why would hida show prompt tracer filling of my liver and gb but bowel not seen after 90 minutes? no cck given?

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How long does it take actigall (ursodiol) to clear biliary sludge?

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Do calcium tablets give you biliary sludge and cholecystitis? should i stop taking these when i have cholecystitis?

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I am experiencing vomiting, nausea, rt shoulder pain.upper abd pain (side: right), severe low back pain. mri last week showed biliary sludge. advice?

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Would you recommend gallbladder surgery for bilary dyskinesia?

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What is meant by no biliary ductal dilitation and no hepitic masses and gallbladder walls are normal?

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