I had jaundice 3 months ago but recovered 2 months back. Now I'm having upper stomach pain again, tests showed bilirubin at 3.4 and an ultrasound found 6mm gallstones. The doctor recommended gallbladder surgery - is there any way to treat this without surgery? Can these stones dissolve on their own?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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I'm dealing with a 4mm gallbladder polyp and I'm really worried about what I should or shouldn't consume. Is it okay for me to take multivitamins or drink Yakult in this situation? I need some advice on this ASAP.

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I have a 7mm gallstone can it be treated with udiliv 300 or is surgery necessary for this size? What would you recommend?

For a 7mm gallstone, surgery is often recommended as the first-line treatment due to the relatively low chance of it passing naturally and the potential for complications. Udiliv 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) can be used to dissolve small, cholesterol-based gallstones, but its effectiveness is limited and may take months or years.

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I'm a little concerned about my bilirubin levels. My direct bilirubin is at 0.5, and my indirect bilirubin is 1.9. Everything else in my liver function test came back normal. How can I work on lowering my bilirubin levels?

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