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Is it possible to get rid of gallstones without an operation?
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No: However, unless they are causing symptoms, there is no reason to get rid of them.
Answered 5/1/2013
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Dissolution Therapy: Some small gallstones can be dissolved by taking a pill. However, the gallbladder is a gallstone "factory": if we just get rid of the stones and leave the gallbladder, new stones will form. Thankfully, most people have no change in their digestive function w/o the gallbladder. Btw-if you have stones found incidentally but have no symptoms, we do not recommend treatment.
Answered 12/9/2013
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