- female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
my wife has been diagnosed with gallbladder stones and she's been having stomach pain. is surgery the only option or are there other treatments we can try first? just worried about whether an operation is absolutely necessary
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Gallstones that cause no symptoms, generally don't need any medical treatment. In certain cases (such as abdominal surgery for other conditions), doctors may remove your gallbladder if you are at high risk of complications of gallstones.
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Consult a General Surgeon
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