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Suggest treatment for gallstones

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Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017
Question: is it possible to dissolve gallstone of size 0.5 cm with the help of medicine?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
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We generally give medicines to dissolve such small gall stones. They are ursodeoxycholic acid medicines up to 300mg to 1gm a day. We see good results in 3 to 4 months with it besides the regular diet advise from the dietitian. So please take specific diet from a dietitian.

Let me know if you have any specific questions
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Suggest treatment for gallstones

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, We generally give medicines to dissolve such small gall stones. They are ursodeoxycholic acid medicines up to 300mg to 1gm a day. We see good results in 3 to 4 months with it besides the regular diet advise from the dietitian. So please take specific diet from a dietitian. Let me know if you have any specific questions