<s>[INST] Hello, I had a ultrasound done today and was told that the reason for my pain that I spoke to my doctor about was due to gallstones. I was also told that it was, my gallbladder, constricted I believe. Wanted to know if surgery is only option. If not, what else can be done? [/INST] Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. There is therapy with ursodeoxicolic acid and similar medicines which can decreases stone size, but this is not so efficient and usually stones occur again. Surgery is the simplest and most efficient therapy and there is permanent cure after it. It is mostly done laaprosocpically today and postoperative recovery is quick so you shouldn't be afraid of it. If you don't treat it, some serious consequences may occur.  Wish you good health. Regards </s>