• Is a 5 mm gallstone big?

I have a 5 mm gallstone. Is a 5 mm gallstone big?

3 Answers

  • Internist
  • Fayetteville, NC

No unless obstructive syptoms

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Kalamazoo, MI

The duct that drains the gall bladder is 2-3 mm in diameter. A 5 mm stone if it gets stuck in the duct can cause problems and can be considered big.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

no

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