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Should you go to hospital when having a gallbladder attack? i'm confused as what to do the pain is so bad but can they do anything?

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Dr. Rashed Hasan answered

Gallbladder: YES, you can receive pain medications and you can get evaluated for choangitis

Answered 9/2/2014

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to Hospital: If you are in severe pain you should be evaluated. Infection or obstruction of common bile duct might be present. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 3/19/2017

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A member asked:

Should you go to hospital when having a gallbladder attack? i'm confused as what to do the pain is so bad but can they do anything?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rashed Hasan answered

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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