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What Is The Treatment For Gallbladder Attack?

I had a gall bladder attack. Ultrasound showed it to be enlarged to size of softball, has sludge ,gravel size stones and hardening on one side of gall bladder. I have a lot of pain . I swell really bad when I eat. I m scheduled for a test tomorrow to see if it is working. Does this sound like I need surgery. I have been miserable for 3 weeks now.
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of gallbladder stones associated with colic attacks. if the symptoms are becoming frequent and/or progressive even with intake of anti-spasmodics, it is best if you consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. other diagnostics and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder). it could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru opent technique. low fat low salt diet is also recommended.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Is The Treatment For Gallbladder Attack?

hi. noted history of gallbladder stones associated with colic attacks. if the symptoms are becoming frequent and/or progressive even with intake of anti-spasmodics, it is best if you consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. other diagnostics and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder). it could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru opent technique. low fat low salt diet is also recommended. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye