- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has gall bladder stones with the largest one being 13mm and also has a hernia. Is there any way to treat the gall bladder stones without surgery since she has a 1-year-old baby to care for?
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I'm wondering about this 17 mm stone in my gall bladder that I recently found out about. I'm not in any pain right now, even though it's pretty big. I'm 42 years old and a bit unsure about what to do. Should I get the surgery done right away, or is it okay to wait a year or so since I'm not feeling any discomfort at the moment? I understand surgery is necessary eventually, but I'm curious if there's any harm in waiting a bit given my current situation.
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