My mom had a USG for her upper abdomen and has been having pain in her right shoulder and chest every 34 days. Could this be managed with medications or would she need surgery?

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This condition may require clinical evaluation to determine the exact cause and treatment. Some cases can be managed conservatively, while others may need surgical intervention depending on size, symptoms, and severity. Regular follow-up is important to monitor progress.

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I have a 1.08 cm gallbladder stone and a 0.78 cm liver stone, plus my left kidney is 9.38 cm and right kidney is 9.87 cm. Doctors are recommending surgery but I really don't want to go through with it. Are there any other options or treatments I can try instead?

yes surgery is advised.

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I'm dealing with some chest heaviness and trouble breathing, especially in the evenings and at night. Ive had acid reflux before, and now I'm taking doxycycline since I'm COVID positive. My fever's been gone for four days, and my breathing was okay a few days ago, but this chest issue started three days back. My oxygen levels are consistently at 98, so that's good. I took ranidommps and digene last night, which seemed to help, but the tightness and breathing issues came back after lunch today. Any idea what's going on or what I should do?

take one more antacid at night and tomorrow morning

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my dad has 11mm gallstones and one stuck in his bile duct the doctor suggested ERCP for the bile duct stone and surgery for the gallbladder stones are there other options besides surgery we're worried and want to explore alternatives

Whether surgery is needed depends on the exact diagnosis, size, and severity of the condition. Some cases can be managed without surgery, while others may require it for effective treatment. A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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