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Is It Good To Remove Gall Bladder, Will It Affect In Any Other Way ?
hello, I suffer from intermittent stomach pain and the diagnosis revealed gall stones of 2 mm in size in a sludge in the gall bladder . Doctor suggests gall bladder removal for the same. Is it good to get the gall bladder removed? will it affect me in any other ways. I am just 27 years old.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
Hi,
Intermittent pain can be because of gallstones, however if the stone is solitary and a very small size less than 5 mm it is better to have yourself a repeat scan after few days of normal diet and the scan to be done after overnight fasting. Small solitary stones can be treated by medicines. Removal of gallbladder does not alter the health and digestive system in anyway. wishing you a good health.
Intermittent pain can be because of gallstones, however if the stone is solitary and a very small size less than 5 mm it is better to have yourself a repeat scan after few days of normal diet and the scan to be done after overnight fasting. Small solitary stones can be treated by medicines. Removal of gallbladder does not alter the health and digestive system in anyway. wishing you a good health.
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Hi,
Thanks for query,
As suggested removal of gall bladder by surgeon there is no option even you are 27yrs.
if we do not remove there is chances of stone going into bile duct and sometimes may cause acute pancreatitis,a serious problem.
it wont affect your health in future.
Avoid fatty and fried food,
Avoid alcohol.
ok and bye.
Thanks for query,
As suggested removal of gall bladder by surgeon there is no option even you are 27yrs.
if we do not remove there is chances of stone going into bile duct and sometimes may cause acute pancreatitis,a serious problem.
it wont affect your health in future.
Avoid fatty and fried food,
Avoid alcohol.
ok and bye.
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