Question 1

is gallbladder removal the only treatment for gall stones?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: ...It's the most effective.  Gallstones can be dissolved by ultrasound waves (lithotripsy) or medication, however, new ones will form.  The only effective way to permanently get rid of stones is to remove the "gallstone factory", the gallbladder.  Thankfully, this can be done by minimally invasive outpatient surgery.  Most importantly, though, this is only recommended if one has symptoms.

Question 2

what is the treatment for gall bladder stones?  is it only surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Many people have gall stones and have no symptoms - they require no treatment.  The definitive treatment for symptomatic gall stones is surgery, but there are also medications that can cause gall stones to dissolve over time.

Question 3

what are the general treatments to remove gall stones or kidney stones? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Different: The usual treatment for symptomatic gallstones is removal of the gallbladder.  Symptomatic  kidney stone treatment depends on the stone composition, size, location, and presence/absence of obstruction and/or infection.

Question 4

what is the tretment pf liver parenchymal echogenecity with gall stones? what are the side affects of cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

3 questions here: Echogenicity likely from fat deposition-commonly associated with obesity, diabetes, some meds., alcohol. Rx: lose weight, keep diabetes under control, limit alcohol.  Gallstones: no symptoms, no rx. Symptoms: pain, vomiting related to the stones-rx: surgery. Usually belly button (laparoscopic), may have diarrhea for some time after procedure. Always potential for surgical complications.

Question 5

my cousin who is only 5 years old found to have gall stones. she didn't have any pain but once scanned we found it.will it affects her in future?

Accepted Answer

Rare ,will be OK: Gall stones in 5 yr old is rare but possible, her future will be fine and normal  if  that is the only problem.

Question 6

i also have gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Time to be seen : Multiple serious symptoms, cannot be dealt with online, you need to see your doctor or go to hospital, good luck

Question 7

can gall stones be passed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Passage of a stone or stones may cause pancreatitis or some jaundice to occur. Overall treatment is still the same - remove thegb and it's contents.  Be sure the bile duct(s) is/are cleared of any stones.

Question 8

what are some of the symtoms of gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Pain, nausea, vomit: The classic symptoms of gallbladder pain are right upper abdominal pain which radiates to the upper back or shoulder. May occur after meals or awake you from sleep. May be associated with nausea and/or vomiting. Usually crampy type pain. May be in mid upper stomach as well.

Question 9

could lecithin be used for gall stones?

Accepted Answer

IT won't help: If gallstones don't bother you, nothing needs to be done. If you're having biliary colic and fatty food intolerance, you need to have the gb removed. Lecithin will have no benefit in either situation. Good luck.

Question 10

does prilosec help with gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: Prilosec is an antacid, it decreases the formation of acid and reduces symptoms such as reflux or heartburn.  Gallstones cause symptoms when they block the egress of bile from the gallbladder, sometimes the symptoms overlap, but they are fundamentally different problems.  Also some patients will have both reflux and gallstones, in which case Prilosec and other antacids may relieve reflux symptoms.

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What is the tretment pf liver parenchymal echogenecity with gall stones? what are the side affects of cholecystectomy?

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My cousin who is only 5 years old found to have gall stones. she didn't have any pain but once scanned we found it.will it affects her in future?

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