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I Am 6 Months Postpartum And Diagnosed With Gallstones. Doctor
Question: I am 6 months postpartum and diagnosed with gallstones. Doctor is suggesting a surgery. Need to understand if that's required or can I do with some medicines.
Brief Answer:
Do you have symptoms ? Why was the scan done ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
What are your symptoms ?
Why was this ultrasound scan done ?
Surgery is indicated if you are symptomatic.
Do you have any symptoms.
Please let me know about that.
In which city are you based ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Do you have symptoms ? Why was the scan done ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
What are your symptoms ?
Why was this ultrasound scan done ?
Surgery is indicated if you are symptomatic.
Do you have any symptoms.
Please let me know about that.
In which city are you based ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I was having pain attacks in upper abdomen. May be had like 3-4 times in last 4 months.
I had few pain episodes after a heavy/spicy meal, which will not last for more than few minutes. I go and puke and then its fine.
I have always been gastric.
I am based out of XXXXXXX
I had few pain episodes after a heavy/spicy meal, which will not last for more than few minutes. I go and puke and then its fine.
I have always been gastric.
I am based out of XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the update.
You can wait for 3 months and repeat the scan.
If the gallstones have grown in size, consider surgery.
I would suggest that you consult a Gastro Surgeon after 3 months with repeat scan.
Avoid oily, fatty, spicy food.
A simple light diet is important.
Also, control your weight if overweight.
Take care.
As below
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the update.
You can wait for 3 months and repeat the scan.
If the gallstones have grown in size, consider surgery.
I would suggest that you consult a Gastro Surgeon after 3 months with repeat scan.
Avoid oily, fatty, spicy food.
A simple light diet is important.
Also, control your weight if overweight.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you doctor. Are there any chances of stones getting stuck in bile duct or pancreas? Any other risk factors of waiting
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
The chances are very remote, but yes, that is always a possibility.
Otherwise, there are no risk factors, as the stones are quite small.
Take care.
As below
Detailed Answer:
The chances are very remote, but yes, that is always a possibility.
Otherwise, there are no risk factors, as the stones are quite small.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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