What are the symptoms of sediment-type gallstones?

Mud and sand type gallstones may not have obvious symptoms, but some people may experience discomfort such as abdominal pain, indigestion, or nausea. The impact needs to be assessed based on the specific manifestations.

Silt stones are actually tiny granular deposits formed by bile accumulation in the gallbladder or bile duct, just like the sediment settling when the flow of a river slows down. Since these particles are small, they usually do not completely block the bile duct in the early stage, so the symptoms may be mild or ignored. However, when the sediment accumulates to a certain extent or induces inflammation, the symptoms will gradually appear.

Common symptoms include dull pain or discomfort in the right upper abdomen, which may worsen after eating greasy food, similar to digestive disorders. It may also be accompanied by loss of appetite, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, etc. If mud-type stones block the bile duct, symptoms such as jaundice, itchy skin, and even fever may occur, indicating that cholangitis or pancreatitis may have occurred.

To prevent and alleviate such problems, you can pay more attention to reducing your fat intake in your daily diet, such as reducing fried foods and high-cholesterol foods. At the same time, drinking plenty of water and eating regularly can help promote bile circulation and avoid the formation of deposits. In addition, maintaining moderate exercise can help overall metabolism. If you experience recurrent abdominal pain or the above symptoms worsen, you should seek professional help as soon as possible and conduct a comprehensive assessment of your gallbladder function to avoid delaying treatment.