My mom has gallstones that are 34mm in size can they be treated with medications or will she need surgery

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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For gallstones of 34mm, surgery is generally recommended, rather than medication. While medications can sometimes be used to dissolve cholesterol stones, this is not a reliable approach for large stones or stones causing symptoms.

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