Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 8 months ago

Why do you get gallstones with rapid weight loss?

My neighbor lost a lot of weight very quickly with a strict diet and then got gallstones. She was told it might be because of the rapid weight loss. Can someone explain why you get gallstones with rapid weight loss?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Haan, mere friend ke saath bhi aise hi hua tha. Usne diet ki thi ekdum fast, and then usko gallstones ka issue ho gaya. I think body ko time chahiye hota hai adjust karne ke liye na? Aise sudden changes are not good.

Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually, when you lose weight too fast, your liver releases more cholesterol into the bile. Plus, the gallbladder doesn't empty as often or completely. This combination can make the bile more concentrated and form stones. It's why doctors often advise gradual weight loss.

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Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, this is an interesting question. I've always been told that rapid changes to the body, especially weight-related ones, can mess up different systems. For us with PCOS, sometimes weight loss is tricky, so I'm always careful about doing anything too extreme. It's probably best to lose weight slowly.

Ananya Singh Ananya Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hmm, I don't know the exact medical reason, but I've heard this from a few people. My aunt tried a very strict diet once, lost weight very quickly, and then faced digestive issues later. It just shows that sudden changes can shock your system, I guess.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I had a similar issue, though not with gallstones, but rapid weight loss did cause other problems for me. It's really important to consult a doctor or a nutritionist if you're planning a big weight loss, especially a quick one. They can guide you properly and prevent such complications. Don't take chances with your health.

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