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  • 50 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My dad has gallbladder stones and a kidney stone causing constant pain on his left side The doctor prescribed pain meds and said surgery is needed once the pain stops but I'm worried Is there any non-surgical way to remove both stones And if not what would be the approximate cost for treatment either way

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