My mom is 65 and has gallbladder stones but refuses surgery. We're really worried because she's had them for a while now. Are there any other treatment options besides surgery that could help her?

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While gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) is the most common and effective treatment for gallstones, there are alternative non-surgical options that may be considered, especially if surgery is not an option. These include oral dissolution therapy with medications like ursodiol or chenodiol, which can dissolve cholesterol gallstones, and endoscopic procedures like ERCP to remove stones stuck in the bile ducts

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My husband is 40 and just had gallbladder polyp surgery. The doctor mentioned he needs to follow a strict diet now. What foods should he eat after this surgery and what should he avoid?

Foods to eat are fruits,vegetables,low fat dairy,chicken ,fish and tempeh.Foods to avoid are high fat foods,spicy foods,caffeniated ,beverages and processed foods.

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I've been dealing with GERD and gas issues for 10 years now and my doctor suggested nissen fundoplication surgery would this surgery actually help me or are there other options I should consider first

Nissen fundoplication can be effective for GERD resistant to meds. Discuss surgical risks, especially gas-bloat syndrome. If meds work well, surgery isn‚Äôt urgent.

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I'm having these belching issues and it feels like there's something stuck in my throat. It's got this scratchy sensation that makes me feel uneasy throughout the day. What could be causing this and is there something I should do about it?

drink warm water

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