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Gallstone 17mm
Hi , my mother aged 62 was having urinary infection for which we did a ultrasound, in which there was an incidental finding of gallstone with multiple calculi and larger gallstone of 17mm.
She has no symptoms related to gallstone.
She is also diabetic.
Kindly suggest should we treat the gallstone if it is not having any symptoms or not.
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Hello
As far as urinary infection it be controlled by proper medication and considering patient is diabeties and age ,and keeping the fall stone of size 17mm ,if all the parameters are under control better to get operated after proper evaluation
Next Steps
to control urinary infection,control diabeties,and evaluate the patient for surgery
better to get operated when patient is fit in these condition so that we can avoid some complications in future
Health Tips
avoid fat and oily foods
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Hello dear
Urine infection in elderly is quite resistant sometimes- proper evaluation and management required
As far as gall stones are concerned, stone is large and patient is diabetic
Patient needs surgery
Next Steps
Consult for evaluation for surgery
Health Tips
Avoid fatty and diet
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