GB Stone
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Prakash
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My wife has 8mm stone in Gallbladder. Please advise if there is any option available without surgery in which Gallbladder need not be removed and stone can be treated. |
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re: GB Stone
by Dr. B. S. Bhalla -
Jun 18th, 2025
5:24 am
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Dr. B. S. Bhalla
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An 8mm gallbladder stone is a common condition, but unfortunately, there are limited non-surgical options for treating it effectively. Gallbladder stones (also called gallstones) are hard deposits that form in the gallbladder. In most cases, the safest and most effective treatment is surgery to remove the gallbladder (called laparoscopic cholecystectomy). This is especially true if the stone causes pain, indigestion, nausea, or complications like inflammation or infection. Non-Surgical Options (Limited Use): Medications (Ursodeoxycholic acid or Ursodiol): This medicine can dissolve cholesterol stones, but it works very slowly and is only effective for small, cholesterol-based stones. Even then, stones may return after stopping the medicine. It is not effective for larger stones like 8mm or for stones made of calcium or pigment. Shock Wave Therapy (ESWL): Used in very selected cases to break gallstones into smaller pieces, usually along with medications. However, it is rarely used and not widely available. Dietary Control: Eating a low-fat diet can help reduce symptoms but won’t remove the stone. Why Surgery Is Preferred: Laparoscopic surgery is safe, quick (usually 1-day hospital stay), and gives permanent relief. After surgery, patients live a normal life without a gallbladder, as the liver still produces bile for digestion. Conclusion: Non-surgical treatments are not reliable for an 8mm gallstone. If your wife has symptoms or complications, gallbladder removal surgery is usually the best and safest option. Please consult a surgeon to discuss her case in detail and decide the best course. |