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2mm gallstone and 6mm polyp on gallbladder... is lap chole the only answer or could i pass this small gallstone on my own? naturally?

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Dr. Matthew Lublin answered

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Extremely unlikely : Gallbladder flushes are an extreme form of medical quackery - they do not work. If your stone is not causing symptoms, then you're gallbladder does not need to be removed. Polyps less than 1 cm can be watched but need to be checked to ensure that they are not growing.

Dr Fowler agreed

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Dr. Steven Baughn answered

They could pass.: Theses are small enough to pass.

Answered 10/13/2020

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A member asked:

2mm gallstone and 6mm polyp on gallbladder... is lap chole the only answer or could i pass this small gallstone on my own? naturally?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Lublin answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Steven Baughn answered

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