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I am having silent 13 mm stone in my gall bladder since last 20 years .no pain but chronic gas and constipation problem pl.advise whether surgery .

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Gallstone: As amazing as it it that this rather large stone hasn’t bothered you to this point, I can’t easily identify it as a cause for your gas and constipation. I think these are two separate issues. So I’m not sure that having your gallbladder out would help your gas and constipation.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am having silent 13 mm stone in my gall bladder since last 20 years .no pain but chronic gas and constipation problem pl.advise whether surgery .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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