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Could Discomfort In Breast Be Due To Gallstones?
Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with gall stones after having a ultrasound. I find it extremely un comfy to wear a bra. I was just wonderering if this is due to the stones. I have no confidence at all as I now only wear a bra if i am nipping to town or to do the weekly shop etc. My doctor hasnt mentioned a operation to remove my gall bladder. Im 22 and trying my best to diet due to being obese...any help would be great as im at my witts end. thank you
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
Hello and thank you for asking HCM.
I have read your medical report and i will answer at your questions.
There is no correlation between feeling uncomfortable wearing a bra, and having gallstones.
Also,there are some protocols to follow before going under surgery,so your doctor is correct for not proposing the to do the surgery.
Usually ,depending from the size of the stone,number of the stones (1 vs a lot of stones) ,symptoms ect, patients that have gallstones follow up with their personal doctor each 3 to 6 months and do ultrasound of the abdomen each 6 months or sooner.
So i suggest you to not worry right now. You are in a diet,that is a good thing and it might treat your gallstones too. Try to lose the extra weight, but do it gradually. There is a correlation between quick weight loss and gallstone formation.
Also try to have a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables
-whole grains
-lean meat, poultry, and fish
-plenty of water
You can talk with your personal doctor to start ursocol (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones. Also in a lot of patients,i has even dissolved the already formed stones.
If you have any other question,feel free to ask me.
Dr.Endri Katro
I have read your medical report and i will answer at your questions.
There is no correlation between feeling uncomfortable wearing a bra, and having gallstones.
Also,there are some protocols to follow before going under surgery,so your doctor is correct for not proposing the to do the surgery.
Usually ,depending from the size of the stone,number of the stones (1 vs a lot of stones) ,symptoms ect, patients that have gallstones follow up with their personal doctor each 3 to 6 months and do ultrasound of the abdomen each 6 months or sooner.
So i suggest you to not worry right now. You are in a diet,that is a good thing and it might treat your gallstones too. Try to lose the extra weight, but do it gradually. There is a correlation between quick weight loss and gallstone formation.
Also try to have a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables
-whole grains
-lean meat, poultry, and fish
-plenty of water
You can talk with your personal doctor to start ursocol (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) It works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones. Also in a lot of patients,i has even dissolved the already formed stones.
If you have any other question,feel free to ask me.
Dr.Endri Katro
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