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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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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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