- Male
- 23 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've got a few stones in my gall bladder and one of them is about 3.5 mm. I'm wondering if there's a way to treat this without having surgery. Is it possible to get rid of these stones without taking out the gall bladder? I'm pretty anxious about it and would love some advice.
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der first of all do you have any symptoms like pain abdomen Vomiting improper digestion No if you are presenting with complains then its better to undergo surgery consult surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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