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Gallstones are concentrated bundles of cholesterol or other components found in bile. If you have painful and recurring gallstones, it's important to get a medical diagnosis so you can get specialized treatment. We’re here to provide some at-home remedies that can help ease your symptoms, along with medical options that can eliminate the problem entirely. We’ve also included some tips to help prevent gallstones in the first place.
Here are 19 solutions that might work for you.
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Warnings
- Popular gallbladder flushing programs will not actually get rid of the gallstones. Research published by the medical community says these so-called treatments are misleading and misrepresent existing research.[18]Thanks
- Always talk to your doctor before beginning home remedies and therapies, especially if you're pregnant or nursing.Thanks
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About This Article
To get rid of gallstones, start by getting a medical exam so you can treat the condition properly, especially if you're experiencing abdominal pain or jaundice. You can treat mild gallbladder symptoms by taking over-the-counter painkillers, eating a low-fat diet, and waiting for the stones to pass by themselves. For more serious situations, you can get a prescription for bile acid pills to dissolve the gallstones. To learn about other gallbladder treatments for persistent or very large gallstones, read on!