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Why are doctors quick to suggest surgery sometimes?
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Discuss all options: Some problems are only treatable with surgery, and if they are urgent they must be done right away. If not, your doctor should discuss all the options as well as the pros and cons of each. If it is not an emergency and you feel you need more information, get an opinion from another doctor in the same specialty.
Answered 10/3/2016
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