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A member asked:

Gallbladder ef 12% with no stones. symptoms include chronic burping, pressure, and food intolerance. can i wait 1 month to remove? could it burst?

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Yes: It shouldn't burst.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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