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The doctor ordered an upper abdomen USG for another issue but they found multiple small gallstones around 0.88 mm in my gallbladder I don't have any pain though Should I consider medication or is surgery the only option

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Asymptomatic gallstones don't need surgery; regular monitoring and dietary adjustments may be sufficient.

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