My mom has a 2.5cm gallbladder stone is that dangerous and does she need surgery? Also, tests showed swelling in the intestine are these two things related? Would really appreciate some advice

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It's been 45 days since my open wound surgery and I still have yellowish pus oozing out even though I'm doing daily dressings and taking antibiotics why is this happening and should I be worried

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