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A member asked:

Im having severe pain in gall bladder area... severe.... do i need to go to the emergency room? and what do i do to ease the pain?

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Yes , you have to go: ER now , any severe unexplained pain need immediate medical attention , some conditions may l need intervention (surgery ) ER is the best place as trained specialist the ER physician is available and 24 hrs a day , with facility to do required tests . so go to ER now

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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