- 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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Consult a General Surgeon
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For a 30mm gallbladder stone, the surgery is likely a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which removes the entire gallbladder through small incisions. While laser treatment can be used to fragment stones, it's not the primary method for gallbladder stone removal in this case. The 30mm stone would be removed along with the gallbladder.
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my friend was just told they have acute rectocecal appendix and needs surgery right away what does this actually mean is it super serious and why the rush for surgery
Yes, Sx is better option but still for final please consult surgeon for full P/E.
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I have two small fibroadenomas in my left breast, 1 cm and 1.5 cm in size, and my doctor said surgery is the only option. I'm only 23 and don't want surgery are there any medicines, yoga, or ayurvedic remedies that can treat this? Also, is there any chance this could be cancer?
surgery is often recommended for fibroadenomas, especially those that are growing rapidly or are larger than 2 cm, it's not always the only option. Your doctor might recommend watchful waiting, where you undergo regular check-ups and imaging tests to monitor the fibroadenomas. There are also non-surgical options like cryoablation or vacuum-assisted biopsy. In addition, there's no evidence that yoga or ayurvedic remedies can effectively treat fibroadenomas, and these approaches shouldn't be seen as a replacement for medical care. Regarding your concern about cancer, fibroadenomas are non-cancerous, and the risk of breast cancer is not significantly increased by having them. However, it's always best to follow up with your doctor and discuss your concerns and preferences
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