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When it comes to gallstones how do they do to treat it?

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More info needed: Accidentally discover gallstones that are not bothering you can be left along. The usual treatment for pain and other symptoms is surgery. Very sick folks who cannot tolerate an operation may try a medicine that helps reduce cholesterol gallstones a little bit. Treatment this way is fairly pricey and goes on forever.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

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