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How Can Gallbladder Stones Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Question: Is there anything abnormal about this photo of my gallbladder?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cholelithiasis most likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for asking the query on this forum.

Yes, gallbladder stones can be appreciated in your film.

In case you are asymptomatic(no pain in abdomen), let them lie there, no intervention required. Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets can be taken for 3 months. It dissolves stone in 60% of cases.

However, in case you are symptomatic(pain) go for cholecystectomy operation. Preferably laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Wish you a good health.
Follow ups are welcome.

Thanks
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How Can Gallbladder Stones Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Cholelithiasis most likely Detailed Answer: Hi dear, Thanks for asking the query on this forum. Yes, gallbladder stones can be appreciated in your film. In case you are asymptomatic(no pain in abdomen), let them lie there, no intervention required. Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets can be taken for 3 months. It dissolves stone in 60% of cases. However, in case you are symptomatic(pain) go for cholecystectomy operation. Preferably laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Wish you a good health. Follow ups are welcome. Thanks