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Suggest Medication For Gallstones
I have gallstones and had one bad attack six months ago. I do plan to have the surgery within the next couple of months. However, I have had no further attacks. But I frequently feel a bit light headed and slightly dizzy. Is it possible that I am having a reaction to the gallstones even though I feel no pain?
Thu, 4 May 2017
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Yes, it is possible that there is no pain since gallstones may be asymptomatic, but stones will rarely disappear on its own.
It is consdered that in most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Though a gallstone episode can be extremely painful or frightening, almost a third to half of all people who experience an attack never have a recurrence. In some cases, the stone dissolves or becomes dislodged and thereby resumes its "silence." which may be your case.
So wait-and-see approach following the initial episode is justified as well.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Yes, it is possible that there is no pain since gallstones may be asymptomatic, but stones will rarely disappear on its own.
It is consdered that in most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Though a gallstone episode can be extremely painful or frightening, almost a third to half of all people who experience an attack never have a recurrence. In some cases, the stone dissolves or becomes dislodged and thereby resumes its "silence." which may be your case.
So wait-and-see approach following the initial episode is justified as well.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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