Gallstones 18mm can be treated with medication or surgery under the guidance of a doctor depending on the location of the stone and clinical symptoms.
1. Medication: If the gallbladder stones are 18mm in size and there are no discomfort symptoms such as vague pain and distension in the right upper abdomen, no special treatment is needed. There is no need for special treatment, pay attention to diet, regular review; if only occasional pain or mild symptoms, you can use ibuprofen capsules, scopolamine, etc. under the guidance of the doctor to relieve pain.
2. Surgery: If gallstones are combined with recurring discomfort such as pain and distension in the right upper abdomen, or even cause jaundice and fever, surgery is recommended. Surgical treatment is recommended. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and choledochotomy for bile duct stones.
If you find gallstones, you need to go to the hospital in time to get a clear diagnosis and treatment plan, and use drugs under the guidance of the doctor, avoid self-medication.