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My doctor confirmed with ultrasound i have one large gallstone in my gallbladder. is my only option to have my gallbladder removed? attacks nightly
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Yes: Dear Sam, Gallstones is a common condition and is cured by removing the gallbladder. Your symptoms can continue to reoccur unless the gallbladder is removed. Thankfully the gallbladder is not a vital organ and people live a normal life without one. Avoiding fatty foods can also help reduce the symptoms of gallbladder pain as these foods stimulate the gallbladder.
Answered 9/21/2017
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