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I went to the er last night thinking i had an appendicitis but it came back i don't. if i get pain there again should i go back in tonight?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Depends: If the pain lasts for 2 continuous hours, without letting up, then go back.

Answered 11/25/2013

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