Gallbladder stone, size is 8mm.no symptoms - #25377

Hi Payal since you are asymptomatic we can start Ayurvedic medicines, but whenever you get any excessive pain or discomfort please do consult a Surgeon/Corresponding doctor nearby.

Internally 1.Patolakaturohinyadi ks 15ml + 45ml lukewarm water twice daily before food 2.Arogyavardhini vati 1-0-1after food 3.Kamadudha rasa 1-0-1after food 4.Avipathy churnam 1tsp with hot water at bedtime

Along with medicines you have to follow some PATHYA APATHYA [dietary changes and lifestyle modifications]

*Do’s 3-4litres of water /day More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains Walking - daily 30min to 1hour Practice yoga and meditation regularly

*Don’ts Tea /coffee Oily too salty sour sweet foods Junk foods Carbonated/soft drinks Maida and its products

***Weekly once Virechana(Purgation) with Avipathy churnam (1packet/10gm) with ½glass hot water in empty stomach followed by light diet only - this is to cleanse your body and to balance your PITA dosa

*You can also do Kashaya vasthi(medicated enema) from nearby Ayurvedic treatment center/14days once

This is reduce the recurrence of stones.

Payal with above medicines also follow- Home Remedies for Gallbladder Stones

1. Lemon + Warm Water (daily morning)

Juice of ½ lemon in 1 glass warm water – improves bile flow

2. Apple Cider Vinegar Drink (2–3x/week)

1 tsp ACV in 1 glass warm water before meals – softens stones

3. Ajwain + Saunf + Kalonji Water

Boil 1 tsp each in 2 cups water ➝ reduce to 1 cup ➝ sip warm

Improves digestion, reduces stone-forming tendency

4. Castor Oil Packs (2–3x/week)

Apply warm castor oil over upper abdomen/liver area, cover with cloth for 20–30 min

Relieves inflammation and supports bile movement

Hello Payal,

WHAT ARE GALLSTONES? Gallstones are solid deposits that form in the gallbladder- a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile(used in digestion). These stones are mostly made of cholesterol or bilirubin

IN AYURVEDA, Gallstones are referred to as “PITTASHMRI”- a type of Ashmari(stone disorder) caused by -imbalanced pitta osha-excessive heat, bile -faulty digestion-agin mandya -improper metabolism of fats -poor lifestyle and diet habits

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS -8 mm is a moderate-size stone. stones over 5 mm are less likely to dissolve completely through any method other than surgery -Ayurvedic treatment may take months -regular monitoring with ultrasound is essential to track changes in stone size. -if pain becomes severe or signs of infection, jaundice or pancreatitis appear, surgery may becomes UNAVOIDABLE

TREATMENT GOAL -dissolve existing stones- lekhana karma -improve liver and gallbladder function -enhance bile flow and prevent new stones -address symptoms like pain, heaviness and nausea.

INTERNALLY TAKE

1. AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3-6 months =liver detox, bile flow, reduces inflammation

2. TAMRA BHASMA- 45 mg once daily with honey for 30 days only =known to help stone, breakdown, balances pitta

3. PUNARNAVA MANDUR- 1 tab twice daily before food for 3-6 months =diuretic, anti-inflammatory, helps with liver-kidney detox

4. BHUMYAMLAKI CHURNA- 1 tsp powder twice daily after meals with ghee for 6months =stone breaker, helps dissolve stones slowly

5. LIV 52 DS(himalaya)- 1 tab twice daily after meals for long term =liver support, improves digestion, reduces bile stasis

6. TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm wtaer for 3-6 months =regulates digestion and detoxifies colon.

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED STRICLTY -warm water with lemon juice in the morning= stimulates bile -boiled veggies- bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrots, spinach -mung dal khichdi- easy to digest and detoxifying -fruits- apple, papaya, pear, pomegranate -Buttermilk-diluted, spiced with cumin and ajwain -Whole grains- barley, oats, red rice -Flaxseed powder- 1 tsp/day- regulates cholesterol

AVOID -fried, spicy and oily foods -red meat, eggs, butter , ghee -cheese, panner, cream, ice cream -chocolates, pastries, cakes -cold water, aerated drinks, alcohol, smoking -heavy legumes like rajma, chana- gas forming

YOGA ASANA FOR GALLBLADDER HEALTH These improve digestion, reduce bile stagnation , and relieve abdominal discomfort

-Bhujangasana= stimulates gallbladder and liver -Dhanurasana= tones abdominal organs -Pawanmuktasana= eases digestion and gas -Ardha Matsyendrasana= enhances liver and gall bladder health -Vajrasana(after meals)= aids digestions

AVOID inverted poses like Sarvangasana or Halasana, which may worsen abdominal pressure

REMEMBER 1. MEAL TIMING IS CRITICAL- eat at fixed times to support digestion 2. STAY HYDRATED- drink warm water throughout the day avoid cold water 3. AVOID STRESS- practice pranayam like Anulom Vilom or Sheetali to cool down pitta 4. No SKIPPING MEALS OR FASTING- it aggravates pitta and worsens gallstone formation. 5. USE SPICES WISELY- turmeric, coriander, cumin, and fennel aid bile flow and digestion

WHEN TO CONSIDER SUGERY? despite all above treamtent if, -pain becomes recurrent or severe -stobe bocks the bile duct -inflammation(cholecystitis) occurs -no changes in size after 6–9 months of treamtent

Then CHOLECYSTECTOMY may be necessary

Ayurveda works slowly and gently, aiming at root-cause correction. but it needs patience consistent lifestyle

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA