I had a gall bladder attack before a month and i went to emergency.i had multiple very smal stones and sludge.I took udiliv for 3 weeks and had diet restriction so now i have multiple stones with the largest size of 5 mm and there is no sludge.My surgeon asked me to go for a laproscpy but im taking udilive and maintaining a healthy lifestyle which i was not doing before.Can i expect not to have surgery and dissolve my gall stone?or you think even if it dissolves it will come back?please help.thanku
Hi.noted history of gallstones with intake of medications. In early stages of gallstone formation, it is possible for the sludge or smaller stones to dissolve with the medication intake. But if It's already big and is numerous, the chance for it to dissolve is less, causing the symptoms to ensue despite medication intake. If the symptoms are bothersome, persistent, or increasing in frequency of occurrence, it is best to consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics (such as repeat ultrasound, blood count, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. Cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) is the definitive treatment, which could be done laparoscopically (gold standard) or through open technique. Low fat diet is also recommended. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.