How to care for patients with gallstones

Patients with gallstones need comprehensive care in their daily lives through dietary adjustments, medication assistance, and improvement of daily habits. In terms of diet, you should choose low-fat, high-fiber foods and avoid greasy and high-cholesterol drinks. You can eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which not only help digestion, but also reduce the cholesterol content in bile fluid and prevent the stones from further enlarging. Maintaining proper water intake to promote the dilution of bile can also help prevent stones.

In terms of drug assistance, cholecystokinin hormone drugs are used under the guidance of a doctor. This type of drug can effectively promote gallbladder contraction, help bile circulation, and reduce the pain of stones. For some smaller gallstones, oral litholytic drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid may also be an option. However, these drugs have limited effects and a long medication cycle. When the condition is severe or the drug effect is not good, minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde pancreaticocholangiopancreatography) may become a solution that must be taken. This needs to be carefully considered after evaluation by a specialist.

In terms of drug assistance, cholecystokinin hormone drugs are used under the guidance of a doctor. This type of drug can effectively promote gallbladder contraction, help bile circulation, and reduce the pain of stones. For some smaller gallstones, oral litholytic drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid may also be an option. However, these drugs have limited effects and a long medication cycle. When the condition is severe or the drug effect is not good, minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde pancreaticocholangiopancreatography) may become a solution that must be taken. This needs to be carefully considered after evaluation by a specialist.

Improving daily habits is also a vital part of care. Maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding staying up late, and exercising moderately to strengthen your physical fitness can help improve gallbladder function and alleviate gallstone symptoms. Check gallbladder health regularly to prevent the formation and recurrence of gallstones. At the same time, maintain a good attitude and relax your body and mind through meditation, yoga, etc. when you are under stress. For patients with obvious symptoms, please seek medical attention in time to obtain professional diagnosis and treatment advice. Through the combination of the above methods, patients can significantly reduce the discomfort caused by gallstones and improve their quality of life.