- Female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I found out I have gallstones around 0.88 mm in my gallbladder from a USG report but I don't have any pain they were discovered accidentally during a scan for something else. Do I really need surgery or can they be treated with medicine?
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Gallstones detected incidentally without pain often don’t need surgery immediately but should be monitored for symptoms or complications.
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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