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Gallstones
I was recently diagnosed with gallstones less than 5 mm in ultrasound. The doctor recommended gall bladder removal surgery because I was experiencing pain in upper right abdomen after typhoid recovery. Can anyone suggest how urgent it is to get it done or can I wait for sometime by eating low fat. And lastly how to take care of my liver. My liver wasn't fatty in ultrasound but had ggt of 146, sgot 39 and sgpt 84.
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Your doctor has recommended surgery not because of the size of the stone but due to your symptoms. Symptomatic gall stones irrespective of size might require surgery. Even though you can wait you are still prone to reucurring attacks of pain. So ultimately it’s your call.
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I don’t think your liver tests are abnormal, but still if you’re looking to take care of your liver it’s better to avoid alcohol, oily foods and excess meat.
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Dr. Nikhil Patil
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Symptomatic gall stone, always to be removed
No role of medical therapy
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Young females who are planning pregnancy in years, although not written in guidelines,but advised to undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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