Your father’s ultrasound shows multiple gallstones (cholelithiasis) in the gallbladder, with the largest around 2 cm (mentioned as 2–3 mm in some parts, but the impression and your description confirm a significant stone, likely ~2 cm). He also has grade 1 fatty
liver, hepatomegaly (liver mildly enlarged at 16 cm), small umbilical hernia (7 mm with reducible omentum), and grade 1 prostatomegaly (prostate enlarged but no focal lesion).
The main issue is the gallbladder stones. At 70 years old with stones this size, the risk of complications (acute cholecystitis, biliary colic, pancreatitis, cholangitis) is high — especially with stones >1.5–2 cm, which often do not pass spontaneously and can block the cystic duct or CBD.
Medicine alone cannot dissolve or remove gallstones of this size — there is no reliable oral medicine (ursodeoxycholic acid like Udiliv works only for very small cholesterol stones
Next Steps
1. Consult a Gastrointestinal Surgeon / General Surgeon (preferably one experienced in laparoscopic cholecystectomy) within 7–14 days (sooner if any pain/fever/jaundice appears).
• In India, this is a very common & safe surgery (day-care or 1–2 days hospital stay).
• Laparoscopic removal is standard — small scars, quick recovery (1–2 weeks full activity).
2. Do NOT try home remedies / ayurvedic medicines to “dissolve” the stone — large stones do not dissolve reliably, and delaying can lead to emergency (acute cholecystitis or pancreatitis).
Health Tips
• Diet till surgery:
• Strictly low-fat — no ghee, oil, fried food, red meat, full-cream milk, cheese
• Small frequent meals — avoid large meals
• Plenty of vegetables, dal, rice, curd (low-fat), fruits (apple, papaya)
• No spicy, sour, or gas-forming food (cabbage, beans in excess)
• If pain/fever/jaundice starts: Go to hospital immediately (emergency) — do not wait.
• After surgery:
• Normal life — no dietary restrictions long-term (gallbladder removal does not cause major digestive issues in most people)
• Recovery: 1 week bed rest/light activity, full recovery 2–4 weeks
Surgery is safe, routine, and curative for gallstones at this age — most 70-year-olds tolerate it very well (laparoscopic has low complication rate