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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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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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.

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I've been dealing with constant bloating, belching, and indigestion for a while now. I heard about gastric pacemaker surgery as a possible solution do you know which hospitals in India offer this procedure? I'm really struggling with these symptoms and wondering if this could help me

Yes, Sx is better option but still for final please consult surgeon for full P/E.

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