06/07/2026
Gallstones Series #2: Debunking a Common Myth
“Doc, diba mahilis man ang gallstones sa apple cider vinegar, olive oil, o tambal?"
The truth: For the vast majority of gallstones, home remedies and medications do NOT dissolve or eliminate the stones.
A diseased gallbladder will continue to produce new stones. Even if a stone were to pass or become smaller, the underlying problem remains.
✅ The gold standard and definitive treatment for symptomatic gallstones is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy—a minimally invasive surgery that removes the diseased gallbladder, preventing recurrent gallstones, pain and complications.
