My mom is 60 and has a brain tumor (57mm) along with a gallbladder stone (12mm). The doctors are suggesting we prioritize the brain tumor surgery first and refusing to operate on the gallbladder due to risks. We're really confused shouldn't the gallbladder stone be taken care of first? What's the best course of action here?

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I've had back pain for over 4 years and struggle with bending or sitting for long. Sometimes the pain gets so bad it even affects my breathing. My MRI showed a bulging disk at L4 and doctors recommended surgery, but I'm really nervous about going under the knife. Are there any other treatment options I could try first?

MRI is advised,ortho opinion

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I've been having this nerve compression in my spine that's causing pain and discomfort in my right leg. I understand medications might not fix it completely, but is surgery really the only solution for this kind of problem? Are there other options I should consider first?

neurologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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My fianc√É¬©e has been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis Grade 3, and I've been reading about minimally invasive PLIF surgery. Can you explain the pros and cons of this procedure? Also, which hospitals in India are known for performing it best, and what's the approximate cost we should expect?

in person dr consultation requred to check physical examination.

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