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Gallbladder stone 7mm
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My 5.5 years son has been diagnosed with a gallstone of 7 mm, could you please help me with medicine..
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It requires a specialized care
Its better to consult a paediatric surgeon for further examination
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Kindly please don’t self medicate as its a 5.5 years old child
So get a consultation with a specialist and get a USG done for better assessment.
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He iss too small for any medications. You need to correct the childs diet. Make him follow HAIP DIET and seek proper consultation. Consultation is valid for 1 month
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Send all ur reports and take proper treatment
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Namastey..I can understand your concern for your child..kindly post his ultrasound report for proper clinical assessment..please mention his symptoms for which you were advised to go for his usg..At such a young age..we should avoid medicines and help to modify his dietary habits first..Also your son's in person clinical examination is very important to rule out any underlying disease as early as possible
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A big No to junk food
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only home made food but no maida,maggi etc
plenty of water,fresh Seasonal fruits only
Encourage physical activities more..less tv n mobile use
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𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚕𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝.
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Namaste! I completely understand your concern as a parent — finding out your young child has a gallstone can be very worrying. Let me guide you.
First, an important note:
A 7mm gallstone in a 5.5 year old child is relatively uncommon and needs careful evaluation. Before any medication, a few things must be assessed:
∙ Is the stone causing symptoms? (pain, vomiting, jaundice, fever)
∙ What type of stone? (cholesterol, pigment, mixed)
∙ Any underlying cause? (hemolytic conditions, dietary factors)
Ayurvedic perspective:
In Ayurveda, gallstones correlate with Pittashmari — caused by imbalanced Pitta and poor fat metabolism. Herbs like Punarnava, Shilajit, Varunadi Kashayam and Arogyavardhini Vati have shown good results in dissolving small stones in adults.
However — for a child this young, I would strongly advise:
1. First consult a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to rule out any serious underlying cause
2. Ayurvedic treatment can work beautifully as supportive or complementary therapy alongside
3. Never start any medication — Ayurvedic or allopathic — without proper in-person examination of the child
Diet plays a big role — low fat, no fried foods, adequate hydration and warm water habits help prevent stone growth.
Please feel free to book a consultation so I can guide you with a safe, child-appropriate Ayurvedic plan alongside your pediatrician’s advice.
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Ok, post reports and surely it's can be sorted in younger age group with medicine
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Apple cider vinegar emptystomach.patherchatta leaves.lemon juice.
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drink plenty of water avoid spicy,sour, fermented, processed, oilyhotfood, nonveg, junkfood.avoid stress.
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eat timely healthy diet,kulth water twice aday.try to maintain body wt.do yoga pranayam meditation exercise regularly.
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Dr. Ashutosh Sanjay Velturkar
Ayurveda
3 yrs exp
Nagpur
I am very sorry as I cannot help this little hero. as I treat adult peoples mostly
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please contact ayurveda's balrog physician
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Dr. Heena Kakwani Jain
Ayurveda
6 yrs exp
Gwalior
Sir,
Please make your health a real priority.
Seeking treatment for a gallbladder stone over chat alone will not truly help—you need a proper evaluation. In Ayurveda, understanding your Prakriti (body constitution) and the exact dosha imbalance is essential to treat the condition effectively.
Gallbladder stones are not the same for everyone. Based on their nature:
• Kaphaj and Pittaj stones can often be managed and even resolved with proper Ayurvedic treatment.
• Vataj (oxalate-type) stones are comparatively more challenging.
We offer a structured 3-month Ayurvedic protocol that focuses on addressing the root cause, not just the stone.
Also, it’s important to understand—removing the gallbladder is not the same as curing the problem. Once removed, it cannot be restored. So, if there’s a possibility to preserve the organ and treat the condition naturally, that path deserves serious consideration.
Take a well-informed decision, and choose a treatment approach you can follow with full commitment.
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take arogyavardhini vati, neem tablets and drink 4-5 l of water per day
All well
Tale care
Consult me for more
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Dr. Rajeev Kumar Verma
Ayurveda
14 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine
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