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Is 7mm Gallstone In Lumen Of Gallblader A Serious Problem?
Question: Is 7mm gallstone in lumen of gallblader a serious problem? Is removal by laproscopic surgery the best treatment?
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Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Gallstones are most often silent without causing any symptoms.
Sometimes it can cause cholecystitis, jaundice, pancreatitis.
Irrespective of the stone size, if the gallstones cause symptoms, gallbladder has to be removed.
Yes, laparoscopic surgery is the best option.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Gallstones are most often silent without causing any symptoms.
Sometimes it can cause cholecystitis, jaundice, pancreatitis.
Irrespective of the stone size, if the gallstones cause symptoms, gallbladder has to be removed.
Yes, laparoscopic surgery is the best option.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I have bloating in my abdomen. Is the gallstone a likely cause of the bloating?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Abdominal bloating is not a symptom of gallstones.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Abdominal bloating is not a symptom of gallstones.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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