I've been diagnosed with gallstones and my USG report shows them clearly. What symptoms should I watch out for that might mean I need to get my gallbladder removed? Sometimes I get this sharp pain under my ribs after eating fatty foods but it goes away - is that a sign surgery might be necessary?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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yes. sx needed.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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