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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Gallbladder Stones

I have recently been diagnosed with gallstones. I have had 4-6 attacks over the past two years that lasted 10-15 minutes. Today I have discomfort that has lasted 8-10 hours. I take Tylenol which helps but the pain is moderate to severe and it s at the bottom of my sternum. Is there anything I can take? How should I treat this?
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Well, there are some nonsurgical methods but these are mostly unsuccessful. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol, and spicy food.

You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Ursodeoxicolic acid may be used for smaller stones and may dissolve them and ultrasound waves may do it as well, but success is very limited.

If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Gallbladder Stones

Hi, Well, there are some nonsurgical methods but these are mostly unsuccessful. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol, and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Ursodeoxicolic acid may be used for smaller stones and may dissolve them and ultrasound waves may do it as well, but success is very limited. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon