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A 39-year-old female asked:

Waiting for gallbladder surgery pain is unbearable at times what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

If pain becomes: intolerable, go to ED, because your condition could turn into acute cholecystitis or pancreatitis. You might need to have emergency surgery.

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Had U/S and HIDA scan (60%) 6 years ago for RUQ pain.. all was negative. Having pains again on and off about 8 months.. getting worse. Could this be gallbladder again? How long can you wait on having surgery? Want to try diet first?

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