• female
• 45 Years
• 14/08/2025

Can a 15mm gallstone be treated without surgery? Are there effective homeopathy or Ayurveda remedies for this?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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• MBBS
• FIDM
• 5+ Yrs

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