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Yazan Alhourani
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Hi doctor I have 6 mm gall stone Some times I...
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Yazan Alhourani
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 75463 | نسبة الرضا 98.7%
What is the treatment for gallstones?
1. consult a specialist surgery doctor
2. Treatment options include:
- Medicines to dissolve stones such as Ursodiol chenodiol (for patients unable to undergo surgery)
- Open surgery
- Endoscopic surgery
3. General advice and change in the lifestyle such as:
Control of diabetes and pressure, if any
Improve diet and reduce fat intake
- Playing sports
What are the causes of gallstones?
1. High cholesterol
2. High bilirubin
3. Disorders or deformities of the gallbladder and its movement
4. other factors such as:
- Weight gain
- Females
- Smoking
- Inappropriate diet
- Diabetes
What tests are needed?
1. Clinical examination by the specialist doctor
2. Blood test and blood chemistry
3. Examination of liver and pancreas functions
4. Imaging examination (CT scan)
5. Custom photogrammetric examination: ERCP
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