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Medical Conditions - Biliary Sludge

Biliary sludge is the mixture of bile and particulate matter from bile precipitate. Its composition mainly involves cholesterol monohydrate crystals, calcium bilirubinate, and other calcium salts. It can cause complications like biliary colic, acute pancreatitis, and acute cholecystitis.

All biliary sludge Q&A

What could be the root cause for bloated stomach after having food?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are reporting to have bloating after eating, especially lunch.

What causes thick-walled, sludge-filled gallbladder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had sludge in the gallbladder and now it is not seen. In gallbladder disease, symptoms are more important.

Can my gallbladder stones be dissolved without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to say, but dissolving calculi of this size is impossible. Gallstones get dissolved spontaneously if the size is less than 5 mm.

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