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My friend has gallstones issue. She is getting frequent pain in the abdomen. We consulted with a doctor . They suggested surgery. Is surgery is the only cure for gallstones?... Are there any other treatments available?
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Dr. Avinash Tank
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Surgery is the only cure for symptomatic gallbladder stones. It's safe and most effective treatment.
There are no other effective treatments
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
If gall stones are asymptomatic surgery may not be done.
But if SYMPTOMATIC gall bladder Should be removed.
Even if stones are Removed then they are formed very soon again.
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