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• 30 Years
• 14/08/2025

My 30-day-old baby has tongue tie should we consider surgery for it Can you recommend good pediatric surgeons in Hyderabad who specialize in this

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My sister has gallstones around 8.5mm in size and her gallbladder is really swollen and stretched out. Should she get surgery or is there another way to treat this?

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If symptoms persist >1 week or worsen, surgery for perianal abscess may be needed.

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