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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Belching And Flatulence When Diagnosed With Gallstone
Question: I have a gallstone of 7.4mm, it is causing belching of stomach and gas trouble. I have seen some videos to flush out gall stones in a natural way. Can these stone be flushed out without surgery? Kindly suggest
Brief Answer:
A 7.4 mm gall bladder stone might be treated with medicine and low oil diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. A single stone measuring less than 10 mm in the gall bladder and not causing pain does not require surgery.
2. There are chances that it might dissolve with medicine and proper diet.
3. Flushing a small 7.4 mm gall bladder stone is not required. You might continue taking the homeopathy medicine or consult a gastroenterologist for medicine to reduce the stone.
4. To avoid bloating please following
(i) Have your meal on time and avoid fasting.
(ii) Eat small frequent meals every 3 to 4 hours instead of large meals.
(iii) Avoid taking spices and oily processed foods.
(iv) Drink adequate amount of water during the day.
(v) Do not lie down for 30 minutes after having meal
5. If you have any stomach pain or jaundice then please consult a surgeon. Follow up ultrasound scan might be required after 6 months of treatment to know if stone has increased or decreased in size.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
A 7.4 mm gall bladder stone might be treated with medicine and low oil diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. A single stone measuring less than 10 mm in the gall bladder and not causing pain does not require surgery.
2. There are chances that it might dissolve with medicine and proper diet.
3. Flushing a small 7.4 mm gall bladder stone is not required. You might continue taking the homeopathy medicine or consult a gastroenterologist for medicine to reduce the stone.
4. To avoid bloating please following
(i) Have your meal on time and avoid fasting.
(ii) Eat small frequent meals every 3 to 4 hours instead of large meals.
(iii) Avoid taking spices and oily processed foods.
(iv) Drink adequate amount of water during the day.
(v) Do not lie down for 30 minutes after having meal
5. If you have any stomach pain or jaundice then please consult a surgeon. Follow up ultrasound scan might be required after 6 months of treatment to know if stone has increased or decreased in size.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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