I have an 8mm gallstone and my doctor is recommending surgery right away but I'm wondering if I can try liver flush methods first instead is that safe or effective

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Liver flushes are unproven and risky‚Äî8 mm gallstones often need surgery if symptomatic; don‚Äôt delay.

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