- Female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
Can I dissolve gallbladder stones with medication or do I need surgery to just remove the stones without taking out the whole gallbladder
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
While medications can sometimes help dissolve small, cholesterol-based gallstones, they are not a primary treatment and often require long-term use. Surgery, specifically laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), is usually the preferred treatment for symptomatic gallstones, as it's effective and the gallbladder is not essential for life. Removing the gallbladder is a common and safe procedure, and you can live without it
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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