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I have 10 mm gall bladder stone with no symptoms should I remove or let it be n when it should be re
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If asymptomatic No need of a surgery. Maintain healthy low fat diet.
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Consult superspecialist like laproscopic surgeon
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No surgery needed now, but do ultrasound once a month to see the situation. Anytime you have abdominal pain and or vomiting, consult a gen or gastrosurgeon for surgery.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Please consult with general surgeon physically for better evaluation.
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A 10 mm gallbladder stone with no symptoms falls under asymptomatic Gallstones.
Next Steps
• No immediate surgery needed
• Follow-up with:
– Ultrasound abdomen every 6–12 months
• Consider surgery if symptoms develop:
– Right upper abdomen pain (especially after fatty food)
– Nausea/vomiting
– Fever or jaundice
Health Tips
• Avoid heavy oily/fatty meals (can trigger symptoms)
• Maintain healthy weight (avoid rapid weight loss)
• Stay hydrated and active
• Do not take “stone-dissolving” medications without advice—they are rarely effective
⚠️ Red flags (urgent care):
• Severe abdominal pain lasting >2–3 hours
• Fever + pain
• Yellowing of eyes
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Dr. Amarnath A
Gastroenterologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can visit us at ANAYA LIVER AND GASTRO CARE, BTM LAYOUT 2nd stage for an Ultrasound and thorough evaluation.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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