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  • female
  • 45 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I have 22mm gallstones and keep getting really bad pain in my upper abdomen and back should I try medication first or is surgery the better option for this?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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