Which Specialist Should I Consult For Gall Bladder Stones?

Posted on Wed, 13 Nov 2013

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 Answered on

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi , AS one of my friend has a stone formation in his gall bladder and found by an local physician. Can we know which specialist need to contact in this regard. Is it a Gastroenterologist?? Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: general surgeon/surgical gastroenterologist Detailed Answer: Good evening XXXXXXX I am sorry about your friend. He needs to consult a General Surgeon or a Surgical Gastroenterologist for the same. Hope this helps you. Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (2 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. Can it be cured through medicine or surgery is a must ??. as per scanning report he has 8mm stone Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer: medical management can be tried initially Detailed Answer: Hi, The stone is 8mm. It is a small stone. For this, medicine can be tried initially for 6 months. If there is no improvement, then surgery can be opted. Ursodeoxycholic acid (ursodiol) is routinely used for medical management of gall stones.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar