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My son has been having severe stomach aches everyday for the last 3 months He is being seen by a GI specialist and they can't figure out what's causing the stomach aches. During a recent ultrasound they found several small crystals in his gall bladder. There was no obstruction or blockage but They decided to prescribe meds.
The doc insists that these crystals can't possibly be the source of his pain but they will have him take meds to break down the crystals. After reading up on gall stones and children I have found that they do cause pain regardless of obstruction. After seeking a second opinion, I was informed that he did in fact have several small crystals but the new doc said that everyone has crystals in their gall bladder. Is this true? I am asking because I am now unsure if he should take the meds that the one doc prescibed or if he should follow the second docs orders and do nothing...
The doc insists that these crystals can't possibly be the source of his pain but they will have him take meds to break down the crystals. After reading up on gall stones and children I have found that they do cause pain regardless of obstruction. After seeking a second opinion, I was informed that he did in fact have several small crystals but the new doc said that everyone has crystals in their gall bladder. Is this true? I am asking because I am now unsure if he should take the meds that the one doc prescibed or if he should follow the second docs orders and do nothing...