- Female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom was just diagnosed with multiple gallbladder stones and the doctor recommended surgery to remove her gallbladder. Is there any way to treat this without going through surgery? We're worried about the risks and recovery time
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Non-surgical options like medicines or dissolving agents rarely work for multiple gallstones—monitoring risks outweigh benefits in most cases.
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