Gallstones

Mandypt
Mandypt Posts: 173 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How will a 1.4cm gallstone pass through a 2.1 mm duct? My math says there is no way in hell. Would anyone like to share if they had something similar because I would really like to know what is to come next when I see a specialist next week.

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  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    As far as I know, you really don't want the gallstones to end up in your duodenum. That would be bad. Most people I know have their gallbladder removed when the stones are causing enough problems (your gallbladder spasms/contracts to release bile, but the stones prevent its normal function, causing irritation and pain after long enough). Good luck with the specialist.
  • Mandypt
    Mandypt Posts: 173 Member
    Thanks... I am preparing myself mentally for surgery.. Ive been having bad luck lately.. I just had surgery in January lol
  • NancyStree
    NancyStree Posts: 89 Member
    My sister just had gallbladder surgery this past week. Good luck!!!

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