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Gall stone 1.74 cm
My wife is diabetic. Recently detected 1.74cm stone in gall bladder. Will it dissolve itself or we need to operate that?
What will be the procedure & approx cost of treatment?
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Hello I am a laparoscopic expert and I would suggest that you should share your you ultrasound report showing that stones 1.74 CM in size.
Yes this will need a laparoscopic surgery surgery which will be effective as patient will be discharge on the same day or next day
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kindly consult online for more information
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First consult endocrinologist for management of diabetes mellitus, after clearance of endocrinologist, surgery is mandatory preferably laparoscopic if feasible, about cost, visit concerned hospital
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management of diabetes mellitus
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visit surgeon
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Ideal treatment is laproscopic cholecystectomy after doing sugar control. Meet a general surgeon. Can meet me also if in Noida
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As she is diabetic n size of the stone is 1.74cm
Better to go for laproscopic appendicectomy
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Before going for surgery get one fasting ultrasound done
To know the status of common bile duct and gall bladder wall thickness
Liver function test full profile
Coagulation profile
Keep sugars under control before surgery
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Avoid spicy,oily and fatty foods
Diabetic control
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If the patient has recurring pains.
She may need operation.
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