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Is a 5 mm gallstone big?

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

3 Answers

No unless obstructive syptoms
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.
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