Hello Sir,My father, 61 years old, is diagnosed to have 1 Gallstone. While USG says it to be 13 mm in size, MRI scan says 7 mm. He is a diabetic (mild). He has already had surgery for appendix burst (8 years back), and incisional hernia (mesh was fitted; 6 years back). Right now there is no pain. Wanted to know if surgery is needed, how imminent it is and do you foresee any complications given his history (laparascopy vs impact on mesh). Also, could this be result of prior problems.Regards
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, there are some nonsurgical methods, but these are mostly unsuccessful. You need to change your dietary habits first.  Need to avoid fried food, carbonated Chat Doctor.  You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Ursodeoxicolic acid may be used for smaller stones and may dissolve them and ultrasound waves may do it as well, but success is very limited. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.