- female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
Found a 4mm gallstone and had severe pain with vomiting the last two days should I consider surgery or can medicine help manage this?
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4 mm gallstone with vomiting signals biliary colic;medications like ursodeoxycholic acid and pain control may help temporarily—surgery advised for recurrent attacks.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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my brother has gallbladder stones and we're really worried about surgery is that the only way to get rid of them or are there other options to remove the stones without going under the knife
needs P/E for better advice.
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