Q How should I manage day-to-day to prevent gallstones from getting larger or symptoms from worsening?
A A low-fat, high-fiber diet, regular meals, maintaining a healthy weight, and adequate hydration are key. Avoid drastic weight changes and prolonged fasting, and regular physical activity benefits gallbladder motility.
Detailed Answer
Eating three meals at regular times causes the gallbladder to contract regularly, preventing bile stagnation. Drinking enough water and eating more vegetables and whole grains helps lower cholesterol concentration in bile. More than 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day is positive for both weight control and gallbladder motility.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Combined with lifestyle management, consistently taking choleretic herbal medicine improves bile viscosity and composition, helping to maintain a gallbladder environment where gallstones do not progress further.
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