Gall bladder stone measuring 21 mm found. Is surgery needed or can b cured by any therapy. please advice. Back, ribs pain there. Taking pantop currently.
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There is no way to expel gall bladder stones (unlike the case of kidney stones). So gall stones if they are not creating a problem, let them be there. But do follow annual checkups. But if they are causing problem, it's better to remove them.
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If you are having pain and suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms, then visit a gastrointestinal surgeon for further investigations and treatment. A gall bladder stone of any size if symptomatic needs to be treated by cholecystectomy i.e. Removal of the gall bladder done most commonly done laparoscopicaly, also you need to be investigated if you have any stones in your cbd (common bile duct)
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