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Need to have the surgery though because, the doctor says my gallbladder is inflamed , has lots of stones and it is functioning at like 10 percent?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes,: Can obstruct liver or cause infection in whole body, need to remove.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sounds like surgery: It sounds like your gall bladder is diseased and could be causing symptoms. Surgery would be usual solution.

Answered 11/9/2014

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A member asked:

Need to have the surgery though because, the doctor says my gallbladder is inflamed , has lots of stones and it is functioning at like 10 percent?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Jenkins answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

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