I'm really worried about my 10-year-old who has gallbladder stones ranging from 2.5mm to 4mm, especially since there's been no pain yet. We just found this out during a routine check-up last week. What treatment options should we be considering at this point?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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For a 10-year-old with asymptomatic gallstones (2.5mm to 4mm), treatment options vary, but since the child is asymptomatic, doctors may recommend watchful waiting with regular ultrasound check-ups (every 6-12 months) to monitor stone growth, and surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) may be considered if stones grow larger,

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