Can gallstones be cured without surgery?

Gallstones can usually be managed and relieved with nonsurgical methods if they are mild, but they cannot be cured. Nonsurgical treatment focuses on relieving symptoms through lifestyle and dietary changes while monitoring the severity of the condition. In some cases, medications can also be effective in helping to dissolve some of the gallstones.

The formation of gallstones may be related to genetic factors, eating habits, obesity, gallbladder dysfunction, and other metabolic problems. Non-surgical treatments include adjusting the diet, eating less foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat, and consuming more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits. Moderate exercise can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of gallstone formation. For patients who need medical treatment, drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can be used. These drugs can gradually dissolve cholesterol stones, but the effect may take months to years. For patients with recurring symptoms, ultrasound examinations may be required frequently to evaluate the condition of the gallbladder.

The formation of gallstones may be related to genetic factors, eating habits, obesity, gallbladder dysfunction, and other metabolic problems. Non-surgical treatments include adjusting the diet, eating less foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat, and consuming more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits. Moderate exercise can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of gallstone formation. For patients who need medical treatment, drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can be used. These drugs can gradually dissolve cholesterol stones, but the effect may take months to years. For patients with recurring symptoms, ultrasound examinations may be required frequently to evaluate the condition of the gallbladder.

Maintaining a good lifestyle is the key to managing gallstones. Although non-surgical treatment can relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications to some extent, it cannot cure existing stones. If the condition worsens, especially if it causes acute cholecystitis or other serious problems, surgery should still be considered. In daily life, ensuring adequate water intake, a balanced diet, and avoiding long periods of fasting are essential to reducing bile crystal deposition. At the same time, regular physical examinations and timely medical attention when symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and jaundice occur can help prevent worsening of the condition and maintain good gallbladder health.