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I am having gall bladder pain. when should i go to the emergency room?

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Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

Specializes in Hepatology

See your primary car: You should see your primary care physician. There are tests to check if that is the problem. Why wait until it is severe or dangerous to go to er?

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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