What is Gallstone?

Ayurveda refers to gallstones as Pittashmari. Gallstone formation is the most common disorder of the biliary tract. The process of formation of gallstones is called cholelithiasis in modern medicine. Though men and women both suffer from gallstones, their prevalence is much more in middle-aged women. The formation of gallstones is caused mainly by congestion and obstruction in the flow of bile. Many factors like food habits, body weight, and genetic predisposition undoubtedly play a role in the formation of gallstones. Gallstones usually occur in conjunction with cholecystitis which means inflammation of the wall of the gall bladder.

Ayurveda View of Gallstone

In Ayurveda gallbladder stones are correlated to ‘Pittashmari’ which is caused by the vitiation of all the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Excessive consumption of pitta food like hot, spicy food and high amount of alcohol, etc. causes the formation of the stones.

what is the cause of Gallstone?

Gallstones are thought to develop because of an imbalance in the chemical make-up of bile inside the gallbladder. In most cases the levels of cholesterol in bile become too high and the excess cholesterol forms into stones. Gallstones are very common.

Symptoms of Gallstone

Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of your abdomen.
Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the center of your abdomen, just below your breastbone.
Back pain between your shoulder blades.
Pain in your right shoulder.
Nausea or vomiting.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Gallstone

Ayurveda medications are helpful to dissolve gallstones especially the small cholesterol stones. Fat-free diet is also important. The treatment may take 6 to 12 months of medicines to dissolve gallstones. Assessment by USG should be done after 6 months.

Home Remedies for Gallstone

Gallbladder cleanse. One of the most common treatments for gallstones is a gallbladder cleanse. Apple cider vinegar with apple juice. Dandelion. Milk thistle. Lysimachia herba. Artichoke. Psyllium husk. Castor oil pack