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Single gallbladder stone of 12mm

2021-01-02 06:41:22
2 years ago my mother had an USG, when we found out that she had 12mm gallbladder stone. But she has never had any symptoms even now. Do we really need to do the surgery ?
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Is she diabetic.does she have gastritis or indigestion history. Because these symptoms can be due to stone also.if no problem at all,wait and watch.once consult general surgeon

Answered2021-01-08 06:44:14

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Better to do laparoscopic surgery than wait till complications

Answered2021-01-05 15:57:34

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Asymtommatic gall stones can be ignored until and unless any symptoms of indigestion , chest burn ,  or any pain in right upper abdomen approach to surgeon and seek immediate advise.
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If the patient is not in immediate reach of hospitals , travelling any other country then better to go for LAPAROSCOPIC surgery ..

Answered2021-01-02 16:03:22

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Yes surgery should be done to avoid serious complications of gall stone disease like severe pain Indigestion and many more

Answered2021-01-02 06:42:45

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It's better to operate before any complications happens

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