HomeAnswersGeneral PractitionercholelithiasisI have 0.28 inches of gallstones. Do I need surgery?

Do I need surgery for removal of gallstone?

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Dr. Erfana Malik

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Published At April 11, 2017
Reviewed AtJanuary 19, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a 0.28 inches gallstone as seen in my ultrasound. They gave me Ranitidine, and I tried apple cider vinegar with fresh apples. Do I need surgery?

Answered by Dr. Erfana Malik

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for sharing your concern. Well, medicines and lithotripsy can be tried. Well, medicines and for gallstones, but the definite treatment is surgery. Nowadays, the latest research advocates the removal of gallbladder for stones even if the patient has no symptoms. This is just to avoid that emergency condition where patient lands up with severe pain and the gallbladder became extremely inflamed and infected where surgery becomes a difficult procedure. I will advise you to see your doctor and discuss surgery option with him because sooner or later you might need it. Thank you and take care. Regards.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is obesity.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is cholelithiasis.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan is gallbladder surgery.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Erfana Malik
Dr. Erfana Malik

General Practitioner

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