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Can small gallstone 3.2 mm be dissolved
I had USG to check liver health and along with fatty liver, small gallstone got discovered. I never had any kind of pain but  nausea and little acidity problems. The first report had more clear visibility and measured size was 4 mm. After 1 month in second USG in well known hospital  it was hardly visible as a tiny white spot but not sure why Sonologist gave me clean report stating no calculus and he was not sure it could be a tiny polyp or calculus. Next day I had MRCP and it says 3.2 mm calculus. Wondering if size got reduced or it was not accurate in first USG. What to do now gallstone experts???... I want to avoid any surgery for at least 2-3 years for some reasons . What about ursodiol to dissolve it. Even if it does not dissolve it but it will avoid formation of more stones? What about Ayurvedic and Homeopathic treatment..
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[ ] Hi if there is no upper abdominal pain / post meal fullness / discomfort / upper back pain , then you don't require surgery. This is asymptomatic gall stone. In case you develop any of above symptoms then you require surgery. There is no any medicines in present world to dissolve gall bladder stone. Laparoscopic approach is gold standard for gall bladder removal. You can read my article on Practo- Gall bladder stone. Feel free to ask any further quary.
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