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2017-03-23 03:39:37
Hi My brother has got gall bladder stone. Can this be cured through medication or an operation is required?
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Hello. Well, treatment for gall stone is required if it is symptomatic i.e if he has symptoms because of it - like pain abdomen(biliary colic), jaundice or pancreatitis. If treatment is required, only option is surgery - removal of gall bladder. No medication can cure this.

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