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A member asked:
Does 19mm stone in gallbladder is possible to remove by medicine..? or surgery is the last option..?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Can be observed : Although surgery is required for gall stones , could be observed if there is no symptoms , actigall (ursodiol) is will dissolve cholesterol stones , need to use all the time , had several side effects besides expensive , surgery is best option , is safe ;has low risk ambulatory procedure . You decide.
Answered 8/12/2017
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No: Medicine cannot help to remove the stone. Surgery is only option to remove the stone, and when they are that size you should consider having the operation.
Answered 4/19/2016
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