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Suggest Treatment For 5mm Stone In Gallbladder Lumen
Lately l went to ultrasound of the upper abdomen.There is a stone about 5mm noted within the gallbladder lumen.What shall l do next? when l standing walking and doing routing work everthing fine but when l sleep at night and turn around l fill discomfort all the time
noted history of gallstones via ultrasonography. in early stages of gallstone formation, it is possible for the sludges or smaller stones to dissolve with the medication intake. but if it's already big and is numerous, the chance for it to dissolve is less, causing the symptoms to ensue despite medication intake. if the symptoms are bothersome, persistent, or increasing in frequency of occurrence, it is best to consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as repeat ultrasound, blood count, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) is the definitive treatment, which could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended.
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good day!!
~dr.kaye
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Suggest Treatment For 5mm Stone In Gallbladder Lumen
hi. noted history of gallstones via ultrasonography. in early stages of gallstone formation, it is possible for the sludges or smaller stones to dissolve with the medication intake. but if it s already big and is numerous, the chance for it to dissolve is less, causing the symptoms to ensue despite medication intake. if the symptoms are bothersome, persistent, or increasing in frequency of occurrence, it is best to consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as repeat ultrasound, blood count, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) is the definitive treatment, which could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye