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Can Gallbladder Stones Be Cured Without Surgery?
Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Can Gallbladder Stones Be Cured Without Surgery? - #50859

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I have Multiple Gallbladder stones of size 3-8mm. I had mild pain once in every 6months since 4years. I really controlled fat intake etc. no symptomssince 1year. Can wecure it without surgery?

How would you describe the pain when it occurs?:

- Moderate and bothersome

Have you made any other dietary changes besides controlling fat intake?:

- Increased water intake

Have you experienced any other symptoms related to your gallbladder stones?:

- No other symptoms
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cure is not posible but controll is posibal avoid spicy food and milk and milk produts intake 4 lit water take goghru + punanava+ sankpuspi powder 5 gm 2 times day do nasya with cow ghee 2 drop each nostril 2 times day take castror oil capsul at night syrp acitanutril 5 ml 2 times day before food

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BASED ON YOUR HISTORY OF MULTIPLE GALLBLADDER STONES RANGING FROM THREE TO EIGHT MILLIMETERS AND THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED MILD PAIN ON OCCASION EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN INFREQUENT AND YOU HAVE CONTROLLED FAT INTAKE AND IMPROVED HYDRATION THE MOST RELIABLE AND SAFE WAY TO PREVENT FUTURE COMPLICATIONS IS SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE GALLBLADDER THIS IS BECAUSE STONES CAN SUDDENLY BLOCK THE BILE DUCT LEADING TO SEVERE PAIN INFECTION OR OTHER SERIOUS ISSUES EVEN IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ASYMPTOMATIC AYURVEDIC SUPPORT CAN HELP MANAGE DIGESTION AND REDUCE DISCOMFORT BY TAKING LIGHT EASY TO DIGEST MEALS AVOIDING HEAVY AND OILY FOODS DRINKING ADEQUATE WATER AND USING MILD DIGESTIVE HERBS UNDER GUIDANCE BUT THESE MEASURES CANNOT ELIMINATE THE STONES OR THE RISK OF ACUTE ATTACK SURGERY REMAINS THE DEFINITIVE AND LONG TERM SOLUTION AND SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH A SURGEON TO ENSURE SAFE AND COMPLETE RELIEF

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Hinguvachadi Gulika (50 Nos) - Kerala AyurvedaHinguvachadi Gulika 50 Nos
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HELLO, Your gallbladder is a small pouch under the liver that stores bile, a digestive juice that helps digest fats. when bile becomes too concentrated, or when there is imbalance in its components (cholestrol, bile salts, bilirubin), small hard deposits called stones form inside Ayurveda calls this condition “pittashmari” It occurs when -Pitta dosha becomes too strong or stagnant -Kapha dosha mixes with it -The mixture thickens inside the gallbladder , loses its flow and over Time, solidifies into stones TREATMENT GOALS -stop new stop formation by balancing bile composition -reduce size or dissolve soft stones if small gradually -relieve symptoms like bloating, nausea, pain after fatty foods -cleanse liver and gallbladder for toxins and excess bile -prevent recurrence INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily afte rmeals for 3 months =improves liver metabolism, prevents bile stagnation 2) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =clears blockages in bile ducts, mild pain relief 3) PUNARNAVADI GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months = helps reduce swelling and aids bile flow 4) BHUMIAMALAKI JUICE= 20 ml twice daily for 3 months =known for its stone dissolving and liver supporting effect 5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =maintains bowel regularity and reduces pitta buildup 6) HORSEGRAM SOUP= natural litholytic 1 cup dailyy=traditional remedies too reduce stone hardness YOGA AND PRANAYAM gentle yoga improves bile flow and liver function avoid heavy twisting if stones are large ASANAS -bhujangasana= improves bile flow -dhanurasana= massages abdomen -pawanmuktasana= improves digestion -ardha matysendrasana= stimulates liver and gallbladder -shavsana = reduces stress related bile imbalance PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances all doshas -sheetali= cools down excess pitta -bhramari= calms the mind DIET -light, easily digestible foods= khichdi, moong dal, vegetable soups -healthy fats= small quantity of olive oil, flaxseed oil, or ghee -fruits= apple, papaya, pear, amla, pomegrnatae -vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd -whole grains= barley, millet, red rice, oats -detox drinks= warm water with lemon , turmeric, and honey in morning -herbal teas= cumin coriander fennel tea for digestion AVOID -fried and oily foods -green leafy vegetables in excess -egg yolk, red meat, butter, cheese, junk food -sour and spicy items- pickles, vinegar, chilli -alcohol and carbonated drinks -skipping meals or overrating HOME REMEDIES -Lemon-olive oil cleans= 1 tsp olive oil + 1/2 lemon juice in warm water before breakfast =helps maintain bile flow and reduce bile stagnation avoid If you have nausea or acidity -HORSE GRAM SOUP= soak 2 tbsp horse gram overnight, boil with 2 cups of water, reduce to 1 cup -add a pinch of cumin and black pepper -take daily for 3 months -TURMERIC MILK= at night natural anti inflamamtory, supports liver -Aloe vera juice fresh= 20 ml daily empty stomach aids bile balance and mild detox -Ayurevda focuses on balancing doshas, restoring liver health, and preventing recurrence - rather than just removing the stone -If stone are large (>1/5 cm), old or calcified, complete removal natural is difficult- but symptoms control and prevention of complications are achievable DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Take Tab pithorin 1tab bd AF Pathirana 1tab bd AF Goksuradi Guggulu 1tab bd AF Varanadhi kashayam 20ml bd Laghu Sutashekar ras 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Tamato, spinach, cabbage, milk products Take easily digested food and fiber food Drink plenty of water U ll get results Dr RC BAMS MS AYU

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Gallstones are usually: Cholesterol stones (most common) Pigment stones Size 3–8 mm = small stones. Small stones sometimes pass, but they also have higher risk of moving into bile duct. Can Gallstones Be Cured Without Surgery? Honest answer: 👉 Medicine can manage symptoms 👉 But complete permanent removal without surgery is uncertain Modern medicine says: If asymptomatic → no surgery needed If repeated pain / complications → surgery advised Surgery = Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Safe & common procedure) When Surgery Is NOT Required If: No pain No jaundice No fever No pancreatitis Stones stable on ultrasound You can continue conservative management. Since you had no symptoms for 1 year, surgery is not urgent. Ayurvedic View This is Pittashmari (biliary calculi) Caused by: Pitta + Kapha dushti Meda imbalance Ayurvedic Management (For Non-Surgical Approach) ✔ Varunadi Kwath – 15 ml twice daily ✔ Punarnava Mandoor – 1 tab twice daily ✔ Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tab twice daily ✔ Liv 52 / Bhumi Amla for liver support ⚠ Avoid strong “stone dissolving” marketing products. Large stones rarely dissolve completely. Diet Guidelines (Very Important) Continue: Low fat More water Add: Warm water Lemon water (morning) Fiber (lauki, tori, karela) Avoid: Fried food Heavy cream Red meat Long fasting ⚠ Do not do crash dieting (can increase stones) When to Immediately Go to Hospital 🚨 Severe right upper abdomen pain 🚨 Pain radiating to back 🚨 Fever + chills 🚨 Yellow eyes 🚨 Persistent vomiting That may indicate: Acute cholecystitis Bile duct obstruction Pancreatitis

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Hello You are suffering with multiple gall bladder stones (3-8 mm) with mild pain once in 6 months No symptoms since 1 year This is a stable condition ABOUT SURGERY Removing existing stones fully is unpredictable with ayurveda If you get severe pain Infection Jaundice Pancreatitis Or if stone gets blocked in bile duct ** then in such condition you need to go for surgery** Once a body get habit of forming stone. There is chance that again new stones may form WHAT AYURVEDA CAN DO -Prevent new stone formation -Improve bile flow -Reduce inflammation - Reduce frequency of pain IMPORTANT you need to regularlay do Usg Abdomen to moniter the stones INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.Varundi kashya 15 ml twice daily with equal water 2.** Pithorin** 1 tablet twice daily after food 3.Lithorin 1 tablet twice daily after foood DIET PLAN avoid fried and heavy food items Small frequent meals Warm water Avoid long fasting Lifestyle Maintain regular weight Do regular walking Avoid crash dieting If you need a detailed diet plan let me know i will provide you Wishing you a good health Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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3 to 8 mm multiple gallstones with symptoms present is not difficult to cure My suggestion is either take a direct consultation so you will be getting regular monitoring n if required can go for surgery or directly can go for surgery

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