Suggestion for my 4 years old doughter

2025-11-26 12:14:50
My daughter is 4 years old. She recently had an abdominal ultrasound, and the report shows multiple gallstones in the gallbladder. The largest stone is 3.7 mm. All other organs like liver, pancreas, CBD, kidneys, and spleen are normal. She does not have abdominal pain, vomiting, or fever. But sometimes she has mild breathing difficulty. I want to know: Is a 3.7 mm gallstone in a 4-year-old child serious? Does she need any treatment or only monitoring? Is surgery needed at this stage? Can small stones dissolve or pass on their own in children? Is her occasional breathing issue related to gallstones or something else? What precautions or diet should we follow for her? What further tests (blood tests) should we do? How often should we repeat the ultrasound? Ultrasound impression: Cholelithiasis (multiple small stones).
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-11-27 04:02:43

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Consult pediatric gastroenterologist / pediatric surgeon

Answered2025-11-26 18:23:24

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Lots to discuss You can book a video consultation with me

Answered2025-11-27 11:06:14

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Only conservative management given at this stage

Answered2025-11-27 06:13:23

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Child requires in-person consultation to address all these issues,where we might require further history and examinations.

Answered2025-11-27 04:07:16

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Consult with Pediatrician surgeon

Answered2025-11-26 14:15:54

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