June 16, 2025
What's Gallbladder Sludge?

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Rapid weight loss can cause gallbladder sludge — a buildup of thick digestive fluid that often goes unnoticed until abdominal pain strikes. Dr. Luke Elms, a board-certified general surgeon at Orlando Health, explains what happens next.
Losing weight too quickly may lead to a buildup of thick digestive fluid called gallbladder sludge. You may not even know you have it until bouts of abdominal pain kick in and force a closer look. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Luke Elms of Orlando Health discusses what happens next.
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