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  • 29/01/2025

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I've been told I have a couple of stones in my left kidney and gallbladder. The kidney stones have dissolved, but my latest ultrasound shows the gallstones are still forming. I'm really hoping to find a way to treat these gallstones without having to remove my gallbladder. I'm currently on UDILIV 300. Do you think there are other options?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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While surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is a common treatment for gallstones, there are alternative treatments for small, uncalcified gallstones in the early stages of formation; Udiliv 300, which you're currently taking, contains ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid that can help dissolve small, cholesterol-rich gallstones; other non-surgical options include watchful waiting, dietary changes

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