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How Fast The Surgery To Be Done For Severe Gallstone Pain?

My daughter is 42, has been in pain, hoorific pain for a wek and a half .They did ultra sound or whatever that is called . Said gallstone, has to come out. She is seeing a surgeon on Monday. I am concerned she has been in pain a long time. Why does it take so long to get to see a surgeon if they know it has to be removed. How long do you think they will let her go in this pain?

Sat, 28 Jul 2018

Post as: Anonymous Non Anonymous

Keep me posted

General Surgeon, Dr. Shinas Hussain's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is better to do surgery after a short course of antibiotics and after the pain settles. It is not an emergency procedure and in fact immediate surgery is more risky than delayed procedure. It is better to do a laproscopic procedure after six weeks and it is the recommended protocol.

Wishing you good health.

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How Fast The Surgery To Be Done For Severe Gallstone Pain?

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