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Can 1 large gallbladder stone be removed naturally?
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No: Studies have been done to try to 'dissolve'gallstones. Limited success seen can be seen with certain small stones while on the medication, but the stones recur off the medicine. No long term success naturally.
Answered 2/18/2014
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