Gall bladder stone

2024-05-15 08:21:21
Is there any medicine for gall bladder stone or surgery is the only option...I often get stomach ache , bloating, gas and indigestion..one stone is 12mm and others are small
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Gall bladder removal/ cholecystectomy is the only option in cases of symptomatic gall stones. Surgery can be deferred and is usually done in elective settings.
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Consult a GI or a general surgeon for further investigations and plan for surgery.

Answered2024-05-15 09:25:37

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We can use ursodeoxycholic acid for dissolution of radiolucent cholesterol stone, if stone not dissolution after 3 weeks then go for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answered2024-05-15 08:44:56

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There are as such no Medicine to cure gallbladder stone. You will find 100s of medicine online but none of them will help Surgery is the only treatment
Next Steps
better to visit general surgeon get your gall bladder removed.

Answered2024-05-15 08:29:04

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If the stone is 12mm and there are symptoms better to go for laparascopic surgery.
Next Steps
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Health Tips
Avoid high,fatty & fried foods,avoid strenuous exercise for 2-3month,

Answered2024-05-15 13:01:08

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Multiple stone There is medicine but not effective Better choose surgery- low risk surgery

Answered2024-05-15 08:23:27

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