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How Can A Gallstone Be Removed?

Is 8mm single calculus in gall bladder big enough to take decision for removal through Laparoscopic surgery? I feeling abdominal pain, with heartburn and pain usually starts swiftly after taking meal. I am taking anti-acids and antibiotics but still have the same condition with no effective results. Will be much grateful to have your opinion in this regard? B/R
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

Yes, surgery is definitely recommended in your case since this may be indicating biliary colic caused by such stone.
You can dor CT scan more to evaluate it more accurately but symptoms are typical for gallbladder issue.
This is caused by stone in bile duct, Stones are see more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes.

If you dont wont surgery, you need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.

If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. Other causes include pancreatitis or pleuordinia and should be considered if gallbaldder stones are ruled out.

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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How Can A Gallstone Be Removed?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Yes, surgery is definitely recommended in your case since this may be indicating biliary colic caused by such stone. You can dor CT scan more to evaluate it more accurately but symptoms are typical for gallbladder issue. This is caused by stone in bile duct, Stones are see more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. If you dont wont surgery, you need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. Other causes include pancreatitis or pleuordinia and should be considered if gallbaldder stones are ruled out. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.