What to do if you have vomiting due to gallstones

Vomiting caused by gallstones is a sign of a serious illness and should be treated as soon as possible to ensure diagnosis and treatment. In order to relieve symptoms and prevent worsening of the disease, targeted measures can be taken according to the cause, including drug treatment, dietary adjustment and prevention of recurrence.

1) Causes of vomiting due to gallstone attack

The main causes of nausea and vomiting are gallstones blocking the bile duct, causing inflammation or infection of the gallbladder wall. In this case, digestive juices cannot flow smoothly, causing gastrointestinal disorders. Eating too greasy food or eating large amounts of food may also induce symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, they may also be accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice.

2) Measures to relieve the discomfort of vomiting

-Drug treatment: Depending on the condition, the doctor may prescribe antiemetics (such as metoclopramide) and antispasmodics (such as scopolamine) to relieve discomfort, and use anti-inflammatory drugs (such as cephalosporins) to treat inflammation.

-Intravenous therapy: Severe vomiting requires intravenous rehydration to correct electrolyte imbalance and prevent dehydration.

-Bile duct decompression: In case of acute gallstone cholecystitis, emergency endoscopic biliary drainage can be performed to relieve bile duct obstruction and relieve symptoms.

3) Daily recommendations for relief and prevention

-Dietary adjustment: Avoid high-fat, high-cholesterol diets and give priority to low-fat, light foods, such as steamed vegetables, lean meats, and soy products. Proper fiber intake can help prevent stone formation.

-Regular exercise: Maintaining 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every day, such as walking and jogging, helps metabolize cholesterol and reduce the risk of cholestasis.

-Regular physical examinations: Hepatobiliary ultrasound examinations can detect potential problems early and prevent acute attacks.

Gallstone attack with vomiting is an acute problem that may indicate a threat to the health of the gallbladder or bile duct and requires high attention. Timely medical treatment, precise treatment and daily comprehensive prevention can effectively control the risk of the disease. If abdominal pain worsens, vomiting continues or jaundice occurs, please go to the hospital immediately for further examination and treatment.