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Should I go for surgery for gallstones with a size of 0.3x0.3?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I have gallstones, size 0.3x0,3 have shown pain. The doctor asked me if I should go for surgery for gallstones with a size of 0.3x0.3? Thank you doctor!
Le Van Huy (1995)
Answer
Answered by MSc Dao Duc Dung - Gastroenterologist - Hepatobiliary tract, Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hi,
With the question "Should I go for surgery for gallstones with a size of 0.3x0.3?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your case has gallstones 0.3x0.3 surgery is not required. Your pain may have other causes, often due to the pain of peptic ulcer disease. You should see a doctor to find the cause and treat it.
If you still have questions about gallstones, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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