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Hypothyroidism n gall stones

2017-08-08 17:20:16
My son aged 11 yrs (60 kg, 144 cm) has subclinical hypothyroidism n taking 25 mcg thyronorm since jan 2017. He has gall stones discovered incidentally while usg whole abdomen. Should we avoid any kind of food items for him. What should be his calorie intake or diet.
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Gallstones is a incidental finding on usg.did he had any past episode of abdominal pain? Any episode of jaundice? For incidental gallstones in children , We can wait n watch.. ..but if any symptoms , will need surgery...laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Consult a pediatric surgeon trained in ped. laparoscopy

Answered2017-08-10 10:44:57

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