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Can Liver Gallstone Be Asymptomatic?

my name is Sandy For six months and after numerous ultra sound and blood test for acute pain on my left side of my abdomen, i have been diagnosed with IBS. Also the ultrasound shows a 1.8 cm gallstone which the doctor says is asymptomatic. What i your opinion on the diagnosis?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Left sided abdominal pain may be caused by many medical conditions including both IBS and gallstone.Depending on the associated symptoms, your Doctor may pose a diagnosis.Gallstone measuring 1.8cm may not occlude the bile duct completely and may give no symptoms.Depending on other symptoms your are presenting, IBS may be the cause of your pain but gallstone may not however be eliminated.
Asymptomatic gallstone may not need any special treatment unless it becomes symptomatic.However, even if asymptomatic, prophylactic cholecystectomy may be considered if your are diabetic, if size increase to the extent of occluding the lumen, or if you intend to embark on a long journey.
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Can Liver Gallstone Be Asymptomatic?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Left sided abdominal pain may be caused by many medical conditions including both IBS and gallstone.Depending on the associated symptoms, your Doctor may pose a diagnosis.Gallstone measuring 1.8cm may not occlude the bile duct completely and may give no symptoms.Depending on other symptoms your are presenting, IBS may be the cause of your pain but gallstone may not however be eliminated. Asymptomatic gallstone may not need any special treatment unless it becomes symptomatic.However, even if asymptomatic, prophylactic cholecystectomy may be considered if your are diabetic, if size increase to the extent of occluding the lumen, or if you intend to embark on a long journey. Hope my answer will help you Best regards