Suggest Treatment For Treatment Of Gall Bladder Calculus

Posted on Sun, 12 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi, my mother got detected 8mm gallstone in ultrasound report. her age is 60. what can be best treatment options.. please suggest

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your mother need surgical removal of gall bladder(Cholecystectomy).

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your mother ultrasound findings suggests calculus in gall bladder.
Your mother need definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus i,e surgical removal of gall bladder(Cholecystectomy).
Gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction,so it is advised to get rid of calculus early.
Gall bladder calculus also causes cancer if it is kept for long period.
You should consult surgeon for operation.

Get well soon.
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