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Gall Bladder Stones

Gall bladder stones are hardened substance that remains deposited in the gall bladder. This condition is also called cholelithiasis. Gallbladder stones vary in size and number. Usually, gall bladder stones do not cause any symptoms, but if they cause, there will be a sudden pain in the right abdomen, back pain between shoulder blades, nausea, and vomiting. Patients having symptoms require gallbladder removal surgery.

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I am diagnosed with gall bladder stones. Can it be treated with medicine?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with a stone in gall bladder measuring 4 mm, one stone only. I do not want to go for surgery. Can it be treated with medicine?  Read Full »

Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The definite treatment for gallbladder stone is surgery. With medicines, there is very little chance for the dissolution of stone. As the stone is less than 5 mm, there are some chances that it may be dissolved, but it may take 6 to 12 months. There is only one drug ...  Read Full »

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