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Mother 52 been in pain for months with stomach had an ultrasound found out has gallstones how can she get rid of them in a lot of pain can't eat much.

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: The only way to get rid of them is to have surgery.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2013

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Biliary disease: Try a low fat diet while she is waiting to get her diseased gallbladder removed. If she develops vomiting or fever, take her into er.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2013

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A member asked:

Mother 52 been in pain for months with stomach had an ultrasound found out has gallstones how can she get rid of them in a lot of pain can't eat much.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

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