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Is Gallbladder Removal Necessary To Prevent Gallstones?

I found our earlier in the year that I have a 23 mm gallstone . The doctors weren t vey helpful as to what I needed to do about it and I am worried that it will get bigger and turn into something serious. Is it worth having my gallbladder removed to prevent this ?
posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Gallstones most often remain asymptomatic and do not require any treatment.
Only gallstones cause symptoms require treatment and the definitive treatment is removal of gallbladder. The symptoms could be right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice etc.
Gallbladder is removed in these circumstances to prevent complications and to prevent formation of more stones which can lead to complications later.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Is Gallbladder Removal Necessary To Prevent Gallstones?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Gallstones most often remain asymptomatic and do not require any treatment. Only gallstones cause symptoms require treatment and the definitive treatment is removal of gallbladder. The symptoms could be right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice etc. Gallbladder is removed in these circumstances to prevent complications and to prevent formation of more stones which can lead to complications later. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.