Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Cholestatic Disorders, Gallstones)
About Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Cholestatic Disorders, Gallstones)
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a medication used to improve bile flow and treat certain liver and gallbladder disorders....
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a medication used to improve bile flow and treat certain liver and gallbladder disorders. It is commonly used in cholestatic liver diseases and selected gallstone cases.
Overview
UDCA helps: Reduce bile stasis Protect liver cells Dissolve certain cholesterol gallstones Improve liver enzyme levels Common indications include: Primary biliary cholangitis Cholestatic liver disease Gallstone management in selected patients
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Cholestatic Disorders, Gallstones)
- ⦾ Upper abdominal discomfort
- ⦾ Jaundice or itching
- ⦾ Gallstone-related symptoms
- ⦾ Abnormal liver function tests
- ⦾ Digestive discomfort related to bile disorders
Recovery & Outlook
UDCA therapy improves bile flow, supports liver health, and may reduce progression of certain cholestatic liver diseases.
Risks
- ⦾ Mild diarrhea
- ⦾ Nausea or bloating
- ⦾ Incomplete gallstone dissolution
- ⦾ Rare allergic reactions
- ⦾ Liver function fluctuations
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Take medications regularly as prescribed
- ⦾ Attend periodic liver function monitoring
- ⦾ Follow low-fat dietary recommendations
- ⦾ Maintain healthy body weight
- ⦾ Report worsening abdominal pain promptly
Doctors Who Perform Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Cholestatic Disorders, Gallstones)
Meet experienced gastroenterology doctors who regularly evaluate and perform ursodeoxycholic acid (cholestatic disorders, gallstones).
Dr Rakesh Shringeri
MBBS,MRCP & FRCP,FESBGH
KMC: 65440
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr Pratibha Setty
MBBS, DNB, DM (Gastroenterology)
KMC: 53359
Consultant Gastroenterologist
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