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High blood calcium levels of 2.8 , they want to take the affected paratyphoid gland . is this necessary why cant i have medication to control it and avoid surgery.
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They would have done: So if it is in your interest, surgery is the last resort, trust your treating team, 2nd opinion is your right, but not on this limited platform, best wishes
Answered 8/20/2019
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