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I have a 0%functioning gallbladder & sludge in my gb.is the sludge normal to have or is it due to the fact that my gb is functioning at 0%? surgery?

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Sounds like: abnormal test results. If you are having typical gallstone symptoms, there is fairly good likelihood that cholecystectomy would help. Ask your GI specialist for recommendation in your specific case.

Answered 3/7/2018

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