Will gallbladder polyps recur after they disappear?

Gallbladder polyps may still recur after disappearing, and the risk of recurrence should be reduced through regular checkups, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle optimization. The formation of gallbladder polyps is closely related to abnormal cholesterol metabolism, chronic inflammation, genetic factors, poor eating habits, and obesity. The prevention and treatment of recurrence can start from the following aspects.

1. Regular follow-up examinations. Even if the gallbladder polyps disappear, an abdominal ultrasound examination should be performed every 6 months to 1 year to detect signs of recurrence in time. For high-risk groups, such as those over 50 years old, those with polyps larger than 1 cm in diameter, or those with a family history of gallbladder cancer, the frequency of follow-up examinations can be appropriately increased.

2. Diet adjustment. Control cholesterol intake, and the daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg. Increase dietary fiber intake, such as oats, brown rice, vegetables, etc., which can help promote bile excretion. Avoid high-fat and high-sugar diets, and reduce the intake of fried foods and processed meats.

3. Optimize your lifestyle. Maintain moderate exercise and do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking and swimming. Control your weight and maintain your BMI between 18.5 and 23.9. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption to reduce stimulation to the gallbladder.

4. Drug treatment. For cholesterol polyps, ursodeoxycholic acid can be used to promote bile secretion. For inflammatory polyps, antibiotics can be used under the guidance of a doctor to control infection. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning can also be used as an auxiliary treatment, such as Chaihu Shugan San, Yinchenhao Tang, etc.

5. Surgical treatment. For polyps with a diameter of more than 1 cm, rapid enlargement, or obvious symptoms, cholecystectomy is recommended. Surgical methods include laparoscopic cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy, and the specific choice should be determined according to the patient's condition.

6. Psychological adjustment. Maintain an optimistic attitude and avoid excessive anxiety. Meditation, yoga and other methods can be used to relieve stress and promote physical and mental health.

Long-term attention and prevention are still needed after gallbladder polyps disappear. Comprehensive management can effectively reduce the risk of recurrence. Even if recurrence occurs, a good prognosis can still be achieved as long as timely detection and appropriate measures are taken. Regular physical examinations, healthy diet and good living habits are the key to preventing the recurrence of gallbladder polyps. Patients are advised to keep in close contact with their doctors and develop personalized prevention and treatment plans.