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A member asked:

Severe upper right abdominal pain and pain between shoulder blades. can't eat or drink anything without it getting worse. when should i seek medical?

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Dr. Tony Trpkovski answered

Abdominal : NOW ! Sounds like an acute gallbladder attack. Go to the ER now. Good luck

Answered 5/12/2014

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