If a gallbladder polyp of 1 cm is not treated with surgery, what are the precautions?

When a gallbladder polyp is 1 cm but surgery is not performed, patients need to pay special attention to the following matters to ensure the stability of the condition and reduce potential risks:

1. Regular monitoring and review

Regular ultrasound examinations: It is recommended to perform a gallbladder ultrasound examination every 3 to 6 months to monitor the size, shape, and growth rate of polyps. If polyps grow rapidly or change in shape, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Pay attention to changes in symptoms: Pay attention to whether you have symptoms such as right upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, jaundice, etc. These symptoms may be a signal that the gallbladder polyps have become malignant or caused complications such as cholecystitis.

2. Diet adjustment

Low-fat diet: Reduce the intake of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods, such as fried foods, fatty meat, animal offal, etc. This helps reduce the burden on the gallbladder and reduce the deposition of cholesterol in bile.

Increase dietary fiber: Eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. Dietary fiber helps promote the excretion of bile and reduce the retention time of bile in the gallbladder.

Regular diet: Maintaining regular eating habits, especially the importance of breakfast. Avoid overeating and long-term fasting to reduce the concentration and deposition of bile in the gallbladder.

3. Lifestyle Adjustment

Proper exercise: Do moderate physical exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc. This helps to strengthen your physique, improve your disease resistance, and promote the excretion of bile.

Control your weight: Maintain a healthy weight range and avoid obesity. Obesity is a risk factor for gallbladder polyps, and controlling your weight can reduce the risk of polyps becoming malignant.

Avoid adverse stimulation: no smoking, no drinking and alcoholic beverages, avoid staying up late and overwork. These bad habits may increase the burden on the gallbladder and increase the risk of polyps becoming malignant.

4. Psychological Adjustment

Maintain a positive attitude: Although gallbladder polyps have a certain risk of malignant transformation, most patients can maintain stability through regular monitoring and adjustment of lifestyle. Therefore, patients should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and avoid excessive anxiety and fear.

5. Seek medical attention promptly

Consult a professional doctor: If polyps grow rapidly, change in shape, or are accompanied by serious symptoms, you should seek medical attention and consult a professional doctor in time. The doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the patient's specific situation.

Please note that the above suggestions are for reference only. The specific situation of each patient may be different, so a personalized management plan should be developed based on the individual situation. At the same time, regular monitoring and reexamination are key measures to ensure the stability of the condition.