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Suggest Treatment For Gallbladder Stones

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Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017
Question: Hi my son has 2 stones in gallbladder sizes 18 mm and 13 mm can it be removed without surgery plz suggest
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

(You have not mentioned how old is your son)
Your son has two gallstones which are too big to be treated by medications.
The only definitive treatment is surgery.
If these are silent stones, he can leave them as such. If they cause pain, then gallbladder has to be removed.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Suggest Treatment For Gallbladder Stones

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. (You have not mentioned how old is your son) Your son has two gallstones which are too big to be treated by medications. The only definitive treatment is surgery. If these are silent stones, he can leave them as such. If they cause pain, then gallbladder has to be removed. Regards, Dr.R.K.