I was diagnosed with an 11mm gall bladder stone last year and currently can't get surgery because of covid. Are there any medicines that can help dissolve the stone or at least manage the pain and vomiting until I can get the operation

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Gallstones can sometimes be managed with ursodeoxycholic acid; however, surgery is the definitive treatment once symptoms appear.

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I've been experiencing this sharp, needle-like pain on the right side of my stomach, and it's kind of weird. It comes and goes, sometimes just for a few seconds but can last up to three minutes. Do you have any idea why this might be happening?

Yes there is cure for that visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management

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I've been dealing with abdominal pain for a month now, and I'm really starting to get worried. It's been persistent, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Should I be concerned, or is there something specific you think I should get checked out?

get usg done

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My friend has been dealing with gallstones and keeps having bad stomach pain. The doctor recommended surgery, but is that really the only option? Are there other treatments that could help instead of going straight to surgery?

While surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is a common treatment for gallstones, it's not always the only option. There are several nonsurgical approaches that may be considered, especially if surgery isn't a good fit or if the patient prefers a less invasive approach

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