A member asked:

Been diagnosed with lots of gall stones half cm long due to pain under ribs frequently in past 6 months will i need surgery?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

You have symptoms: For the past 6 months , not going to disappear with out surgery, if you have no contraindication for surgery , speak to your surgeon and get it removed. If it is done electively is a low risk ambulatory surgery and no need to suffer.

Answered 1/8/2015

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Gallbladder disease: Non operative management of gallbladder disease is risky., with potential for infection, and pancreatitis. Surgical removal of gallbladder has low risk and offers a cure.

Answered 7/20/2013

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