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Suggest Treatment For Gallstones
Hello... I am dealing with gall stone complication of a single stone of 20 mm size.. .. My dr said i should have the gall stone removed, but i previously had hepatitis C ( the reports are negative now) so i dont feel like i should disturb my liver. Is a stone a this size capable of blocking the bile duct? Is there anyway i can remove it withh out surgery? I dnt have gall stone attack that frequently so i want to know please. Regards Kira
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Surgery is definitely recommended since it may just be larger and cause more symptoms. It may cause acute cholecystitis and may break and block main bile duct. Surgery is today a routine and can be done laparoscopically so you should not worry.
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.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
Surgery is definitely recommended since it may just be larger and cause more symptoms. It may cause acute cholecystitis and may break and block main bile duct. Surgery is today a routine and can be done laparoscopically so you should not worry.
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.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
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