The formation of gallstones in the gallbladder can lead to extreme pain in people. But at times, people who have gallstones won’t feel their symptoms/signs, and it’s only discovered through diagnostic tests.
When you do feel pain in the upper right area of the abdomen, it clearly means that you have gallstones. Treating gallstones is vital because they can block the ducts in the gallbladder, which can lead to infection and inflammation.
One of the best gall bladder stone treatment options is surgically removing the gallbladder to prevent the formation of the stones from taking. But there are non-surgical procedures that can help you get rid of the stones as well.
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Non-Surgical Ways to Eliminate Gallstones
In this section, you will learn about the various non-surgical ways to remove gallbladder stones or gallstones from the body. Let’s dig in.
Gallbladder Cleanse
Gallbladder stones are formed for the following reasons
● When the liver secretes a lot of bile
● When the body has a high level of bilirubin, which cannot be dissolved.
● The gallbladder does not properly empty itself as it used to
Many individuals believe that through the process of a gallbladder flush or cleanse, the stones can be easily broken up to empty the gallbladder. There is no scientific proof that can support such claims.
The human body does have the power to flush and clean itself. W hen it comes to the gallbladder cleanse, people use a mixture of herbs, juice, and olive oil for over 2 days.
During those days, they must not consume anything apart from the oil mixture. Currently, there is no standard recipe or mixture, and this oil mixture can be harmful to individuals who have diabetes or low blood sugar levels.
A study was conducted on sunflower and olive oil and their role in gallbladder stones. Experts found out that olive oil had an effect on the consumption of bile, but it didn’t have any effect on the gallstones.
Before you think of doing the gallbladder cleansing, make sure to speak with the doctor, as it might not be a safe process for many individuals.
Using Acid Pills for Thinning the Bile
On certain occasions, treating gallstones with medicine is the perfect way to get rid of them non-surgically. There are some chemicals, such as “chenodiol” or “ursodiol,” that can dissolve some of the gallbladder stones.
These chemicals are available in the form of bile acid pills, and you can take them orally. The medicines will help thin the bile and enable the gallbladder stones to dissolve.
The pills are highly effective and are also well-tolerated by patients with gallstones. But this gall bladder stone treatment is only limited to patients who have small stones, and they are made out of cholesterol.
But doctors from Max Healthcare Group say that these medications will take around 2 years or much longer than that to work, and once the treatment ends, the gallstone might return.
Even though these medicines can lessen the cholesterol level making it easier for the bile to dissolve. But it might not be that effective, and you might have to undergo surgery to remove the gallbladder if the stones keep on returning after the treatment.
Shock Waves Can Break Small Gallstones
ESWL [Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy] is a non-surgical method for getting rid of gallbladder stones. It’s commonly used for treating kidney stones but can also be used for eliminating gallstones.
The actual aim of this treatment is to break the stones by sending shock waves through the soft tissues of the patient’s body. The procedure is only effective on all the solitary gallstones which are below 2 cm in diameter.
According to the expert, the success rate of ESWL in patients who have countless gallstones is low. Even after the stones are broken down, the gallbladder might not expel the broken-down stones.
Many doctors have claimed that this method can be used as a treatment in children who have gallstones.
Using MTBE Injection to Dissolve the Gallstones
In this treatment, a medical expert will inject MTBE [Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether] right into the gallbladder. MTBE is a solvent that can help dissolve gallbladder stones.
Even though MTBE can rapidly dissolve all the gallstones, the patient might experience some side effects from this treatment. MTBE is known to create fumes. If it doesn’t get administered correctly in a ventilated place, both the operators and patient get burned and also cause electrical fires.
Before you inject MTBE into your gallbladder, you should first check the level of experience the doctor has when it comes to conducting this procedure. Know everything about this treatment option before proceeding further.
Final Note
The post contains some of the most effective ways to get rid of gallstones without surgery. These methods have proven effective, and many patients have claimed to get relief from gallbladder stones.
If you have any concerns regarding these treatment methods, you can consult with the doctors from Max Healthcare Group. They will provide you with the help you need and also assist you in selecting the best non-surgical treatment for gallbladder stones.
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