Gastroenterologist Questions

gallbladder

my gallbladder always appears contracted on ultrasound despite fasting for longer than the required eight hours. I have history of gallstones and sludge and I have been on actigall for several years. my gallbladder is now clear but I have slight gb wall thickening. any explanation for contracted gallbladder after fasting

Female
Complaint duration: 3 years

1 Answer

Gastroenterologist
It's not necessarily abnormal to have a contracted gallbladder on xray tests. It may the natural state of your relaxed gallbladder.