- Female
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
My sister has gallstones around 8.5mm in size and her gallbladder is really swollen and stretched out. Should she get surgery or is there another way to treat this?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Given the size of the gallstones and the swollen, stretched gallbladder, surgery (cholecystectomy) is usually the best and most definitive treatment. Delaying it can lead to complications like infection or pancreatitis. Medical management is limited and often ineffective in such cases. Please consult a surgeon for timely evaluation.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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