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Question: I am a 46 year old female. 5'10, 165lbs. I am anemic, have low Vit D fighting off Epstein Barr Virus, and within the last few months discovered through an abdominal scan that I am dealing with gallbladder sludge (*but no stones) As of this writing, I am now feeling mild but noticeable pain directly below my sternum and I'm trying to not become anxious. :( I will avoid surgery at all costs. I have changed my diet and eat low fat, more green and take digestive enzymes. Thing is, I now have mild crampy annoying pain in my abdomen on the left hand side as well- exactly across from gall bladder if a line was drawn. I prefer natural remedies to conventional (surgery and drugs) but certainly don't want to be foolish. I'm reading online about how much a lack of Vit D can exacerbate mild underlying issues such as mine.
Brief Answer:
Gall bladder problems may not have relation to Vitamin D
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Sorry to hear about your symptoms. Vitamin D deficiency has been blamed for several diseases including weak bones, grey hair, immune system problems, skin disorders, cancer, diabetes and many more diseases....... HOWEVER, let me tell you that there is no much scientific basis for many of these claims. ENDOCRINE society has suggested Vitamin D replacement only to improve bone and muscle health, not for any other illnesses.
Vitamin D is required for bone and muscle health and there is no doubt about it. It probably has no link to gall bladder problems or the pain which you experience under the sternum. Gall bladder sludge is more common in women in their 40 s who are little overweight. Sludge doesn't necessarily need surgery, but if there is stone formation with gall bladder duct obstruction, then surgery may be needed.
Gall bladder problems indeed can lead to acidity and reflux disease which can lead to similar pain like what you are experiencing. GAll bladder distension itself can also cause such pain.
You have not mentioned about your weight. If you are overweight, weight reduction can help to prevent gall bladder stone formation.
For Vitamin D, based on the level of your vitamin D, you will need replacement. Along with this, you will also require sun exposure.
Regards
Binu
Gall bladder problems may not have relation to Vitamin D
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Sorry to hear about your symptoms. Vitamin D deficiency has been blamed for several diseases including weak bones, grey hair, immune system problems, skin disorders, cancer, diabetes and many more diseases....... HOWEVER, let me tell you that there is no much scientific basis for many of these claims. ENDOCRINE society has suggested Vitamin D replacement only to improve bone and muscle health, not for any other illnesses.
Vitamin D is required for bone and muscle health and there is no doubt about it. It probably has no link to gall bladder problems or the pain which you experience under the sternum. Gall bladder sludge is more common in women in their 40 s who are little overweight. Sludge doesn't necessarily need surgery, but if there is stone formation with gall bladder duct obstruction, then surgery may be needed.
Gall bladder problems indeed can lead to acidity and reflux disease which can lead to similar pain like what you are experiencing. GAll bladder distension itself can also cause such pain.
You have not mentioned about your weight. If you are overweight, weight reduction can help to prevent gall bladder stone formation.
For Vitamin D, based on the level of your vitamin D, you will need replacement. Along with this, you will also require sun exposure.
Regards
Binu
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