Will exercise cause vomiting if you have gallstones?

If gallstones cause severe discomfort or frequent vomiting, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition or delaying treatment.

Gallstones are solid particles that form in the gallbladder, which can affect the excretion of bile and cause digestive dysfunction. When people exercise, the increased activity of the body may stimulate the gallbladder to contract or cause the stones to shift, blocking the bile duct and inducing symptoms of nausea or even vomiting. This is especially common after meals or during intense exercise, when the gallbladder works more actively.

The vomiting situation often varies depending on the size and location of the stone and the degree of gallbladder inflammation. If the stone is small and does not block the bile duct, the symptoms may be mild or even imperceptible, but if a large stone is stuck in the bile duct opening, it may be accompanied by severe right upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and indigestion, and in severe cases, jaundice and other symptoms may occur. This kind of vomiting is often not ordinary discomfort after exercise, but is caused by a background of digestive system dysfunction.

In order to relieve symptoms, it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal and choose gentler activities such as walking to protect the gallbladder. If gallstones have been diagnosed, you should pay attention to a light diet, reduce the intake of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods, and maintain a regular work and rest schedule. If you experience persistent vomiting, severe pain, etc., you need to go to the hospital in time for evaluation and treatment by a professional doctor.