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Scan Showed An Enlarged Gall Bladder During Hernia Repair. Causes ?

recently when in hospital for hernia surgery lower right side. my scan showed an enlarged gall bladder and they wanted to do a 2 hr. test. i was unable to do this as I was returned to hsptl . on way home from the hernia repair , we were hit broad side by a vehicle. hit on passenger side that I was in. due to so much pain I was unable to handle the 2 hr. laying still for this test. what causes this conditon, i had no knowlege of having anything wrong with my gall bladder.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Apart from the size of the Gall bladder,thickness is also important.
If the thickness is normal and no stones in the Gall bladder,it is not of much significance.
If there is no pain under right rib cage,you need not worry.
But you should follow your doctors advice.
Wish you good health
Regards
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Scan Showed An Enlarged Gall Bladder During Hernia Repair. Causes ?

Hi Apart from the size of the Gall bladder,thickness is also important. If the thickness is normal and no stones in the Gall bladder,it is not of much significance. If there is no pain under right rib cage,you need not worry. But you should follow your doctors advice. Wish you good health Regards