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I have a stone in gallbladder. is there any way it can removed without being operated.
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Short answer is NO: Certain stones, depending on their characteristics such as size and composition can be dissolved with medication. But it takes a long time and the med can be toxic to liver. Then the gallbladder will re-form the stone after it is dissolved. If you are an acceptable surgical candidate and have symptoms, you should have a cholecystectomy before complications arise.
Answered 6/28/2014
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