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What are some of the non-drug treatments for gallstones?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The non drug treatments for Gallstones include:: Watchful waiting, ERCP, Gallbladder removal, Lithotripsy, Lose weight, Low Fat Diet.

Answered 6/1/2016

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