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I am having a gallbladder attack right now. i am already scheduled to have it taken out in 4 days. is it safe to wait until then?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Probably: unless you are running a fever or having chills which may indicate an infection of the gall bladder or its drainage system it is safe to wait. If either of those happens call your physician immediately.
Answered 9/27/2014
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Depends: If you are very ill then be seen now. Otherwise let the surgeon know as they may actually postpone it.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Depends: People with known gallbladder disease can decrease pain by avoiding eating fat containing foods. However, when fever, uncontrolled vomiting, or severe pain occur, the patient may require hospitalization. One study showed ibuprofen as helpful as Bentyl (dicyclomine) for gall bladder pain.
Answered 9/29/2014
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