Treating Gallstones WITHOUT Surgery

This video provides information on the treatment of gallstones without surgery. It also provides background info on gallstones. The gold standard treatment for patients with gallstones is laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of gall bladder). For some, this may not be an option immediately, or not at all. This video explores other alternative treatment options for gallbladder stones, including the explanation for the prevention of biliary colic (gallbladder stone pain) with diet. saboorkhan.co.uk 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Gallbladder function 00:48 Gallstone symptoms 01:41 Natural History 02:09 Preventing gallstone pain 02:40 When to remove the gallbladder 03:40 Gallbladder removal effects 04:34 Not for surgery? 04:53 The Bile Pill 06:51 ESWL 07:39 Removal through the skin 08:12 Natural and other treatments