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Gallstone remove or recovery
7.8 gallstone seen. Till no symptons were recognised. Do i need to go for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery or any medical treatment?? If medical treatment is there then what is the possibility of re-gallstone formation. Please suggest
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Dr. Kumar Parth
Gastroenterologist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
[ ] 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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Dr. Jacob Mathew K
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Cochin
Gallstones without symptoms does not require surgery. Only around 30 percent of people with gall stones eventually have symptoms.
Symptoms related to gall bladder stones may range from pain lasting a few minutes to jaundice to fever. Once you develop symptoms, it is highly likely that you will get repeated episodes and surgery is recommended. Indications for surgery in asymptomatic gallstones include hemolytic disease, poor access to healthcare(people working in merchant navy etc) or as part of another abdominal surgery. There is no medical treatment for gall stones.
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