My 67-year-old mom has multiple gallstones with the biggest being 8mm. She was told surgery isn't an option because of serious lung problems. She gets pain sometimes and takes painkillers. What else can be done for patients like her who can't have surgery

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In high-risk surgical cases, dietary fat control and symptom-based management are options for gallstones; ERCP may be considered in case of complications.

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My 67-year-old mom has multiple gallstones with the biggest being 8mm. She was told surgery isn't an option because of serious lung problems. She gets pain sometimes and takes painkillers. What else can be done for patients like her who can't have surgery

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