- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad has a 7mm gallbladder stone is there any treatment to cure it without surgery or is surgery the only option?
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For a 7mm gallbladder stone, while non-surgical treatments are possible, surgery (cholecystectomy) is generally the preferred and most effective way to remove the stone and prevent future problems. Non-surgical options, like medication to dissolve the stone or shock wave lithotripsy, are less common and may not be suitable for all cases
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
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