I found out I have a 13mm gallbladder polyp during an endoscopic ultrasonography but I don't have any symptoms right now. Should I just keep an eye on it with regular checkups or is surgery the better option?

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I had surgery for a pilonidal abscess but it seems to be coming back. Does homeopathy offer a permanent cure for this? I'm worried about dealing with this again and looking for effective treatment options.

How to Prevent a Pilonidal Cyst Recurrence? Maintain Good Hygiene: Keep the affected area clean and dry. ... Hair Removal Techniques: Consider removing body hair in the affected area to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. ... Avoid Prolonged Sitting: Limit prolonged periods of sitting, especially on hard surfaces.

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I've had mild pain on the right side of my abdomen for about a month now and my doctor recommended surgery for appendicitis. Can homeopathy actually cure this or is surgery the only option? I'm worried about going under the knife if there are other treatments that might work

Homeopathy is not a proven treatment for appendicitis. Persistent mild pain in the right abdomen should be taken seriously

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my father-in-law was just diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and we're really worried - is surgery the only way to fix this? if yes, can you suggest a good hospital or specialist for laparoscopic hernia surgery

needs P/E for better advice.

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