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Should i go to dr first part of this year i had my gallbladder removed. they told me they had to leave a stone in my duct to avoid open surgery. for the past week i have been having severe pain under my right sholder blade and on occasion near my sternu
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It : It appears that you are suffering from cramping around the stone in the duct. I am not sure about your anatomy, but it sounds like it might be a common duct stone. This can often be removed by a gastroenterologist during an endoscopy. You really should see a gastroenterologist about this.
Answered 11/13/2020
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Go to ER: This could be a sign of a serious blockage or infection. You should seek medical attention.
Answered 3/22/2020
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