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Suggest Treatment For Gall Bladder Sludge

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015

Question: I have sludge in my gall bladder Any suggestions other than removal?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take UDCA

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and i am pleased to assist you.

For treating gallbladder sludge, you can take urso deoxy cholic acid (UDCA).
You can take it at the dose of 15 mg per kg per day for 4 weeks and repeat the ultrasound scan after 4 weeks.

I hope that answers your query.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Thank you very much, let me get back to you after a week of treatment.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Get back to me after 4 weeks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (21 hours later)

All the info I can find shows that UDCA comes in 150mg up to 300mg
You stated 15mg. Is that correct? shall I keep looking for a low dose.
Any suggestions to reduce pain and some nausea?
I just realized you said 15 mg per kg. OK I understand.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take Ultracet & Zofran

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes take UDCA 15 milligram per kilogram per day in divided doses.
For pain and nausea you can take ultracet and zofran.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar