Collapsed gallbladder is one of the common gallbladder conditions. There are many causes of this condition, including physiological causes and pathological causes. Depending on each specific case, the doctor will recommend a suitable treatment plan for the patient.

Changes during pregnancy can affect the functioning of the gallbladder, causing gallstones or sludge. Although not all pregnant women have gallstones, if they do, they can cause symptoms and complications such as gallbladder colic, cholecystitis, cholangitis and acute pancreatitis due to stones affecting the baby in the womb.

Gallbladder sludge can lead to dangerous complications such as bile duct obstruction, biliary tract infection, gallbladder infection, and acute pancreatitis. However, this condition often progresses silently without clear warning signs.

There is no specific size that dictates when gallstones require surgery. Not all gallstone cases need surgical intervention. It depends on the complications caused by the stones and the patient's health status. Doctors will then make the most appropriate recommendations.

Many patients live with gallbladder sludge without knowing it until they experience severe pain. So, is gallbladder sludge treatable, and how can it be prevented?

I have had gallstones for about 12 months. The largest gravel diameter is 12 mm. I saw in the newspaper that the hospital could remove stones without surgery. Can I crush 12mm gallstones? Please advise.