Question 1

when is a gallstone removed?

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When symptoms: Point toward gallbladder disease. If gallstones are found but you have no symptoms then surgery may never be required.

Question 2

how did i get these gallstones removed?

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See a surgeon: For a cholecystectomy. The only viable treatment, if it is required, is gallbladder removal.

Question 3

what are the cosequences of gallstone if removed? removal

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Not much: Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, usually has no long term problems.  The gallbladder serves to store and concentrate bile, but is not a critical organ.

Question 4

morning how much will it cost me cash to remove gallstone??

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Complicated : Unfortunately it  is not as easy as going to a store to buy something. First of all you will have to be evaluated by a surgeon who will assume the responsibility of operating based on your current symptoms, medical history and general guidelines. Once surgery is scheduled you can ask for help from a financial advisor or social worker that should be able to offer you an idea of possible expenses.

Question 5

can you tell me if gallstones return after you have them removed?

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They do not: It is possible however that the gallbladder wall can tear during the operation, and gallstones can spill out. Despite the surgeon's best effort, it is possible that some could be left behind. While these mostly never cause a problem, and small percentage of patients can develop an abscess from these stones. It's also possible that there is a stone in the common bile duct that is unknown, and this can be problematic afterwards as well. This too is uncommon.

Question 6

should i have a 1" gallstone removed if it causes tolerable discomfort to avoid a gb attack?

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Discomfort = Surgery: If a link between stones in a gallbladder and symptoms such as pain or "discomfort" is convincing, then it does not make sense to ignore the cause. Although no one "wants" surgery, the best question to ask is whether it is better to have a planned (elective), controlled procedure, or to subsequently have an urgent, less optimized operation when you have become sick? Discuss honestly with your md.

Question 7

if a person has a gallstone then is it medically possible that the gallstone could gradually  & naturally disintegrate  or can only medical intervention remove it?

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Gall stone: It is very rare for a gallstone to disintegrate, either naturally or by intervention.  However, gallstones start as crystals and grow like a crystal grows.  Some particles form only as gravel. Gravel can pass.  Gravel can flake a bit.  Bile in gall bladders moves with meals. The gall bladder contracts and squirts bile and this process can stir up gravel, and thus mitigate some stone formations.

Question 8

how do gallstones be removed from a retracted gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Remove gallbladder and stones. If gallbladder is contracted it may indicate disease of the gallbladder.

Question 9

do i have to be admitted in hosptail to remove gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Oh no: The vast majority of my cholecystectomy patients are done as outpatient, and they go home about 2 hrs after surgery is complete. If a patient has other medical problems, is aged, and/or lives a distance away i may keep them overnight for observation, but that's not common. Of course, if there's some untoward event during the procedure admission could be necessary, but that's rare. Good luck.

Question 10

how can you remove a very large gallstone without surgery?

Accepted Answer

None: Best way would be surgery with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Large gallstones do not tend to dissolve with medications.

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