My wife has several gallbladder stones around 56 mm in size and the doctors are recommending immediate surgery. I'm really worried and wondering if there are any other options like medications or natural remedies that could help instead of going straight for surgery. Is it possible to dissolve or pass these stones without an operation?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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Answered 14/08/2025

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