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Hi i am a 38 yo female. i had a colonoscopy today and left hospital aroumd noon. i started having bad pain under my left ribs. it is now a 7 should ?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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Yes, get checked: Hi, it sounds like you do need to be evaluated right away. After a major procedure such as a colonoscopy severe pain should be reported to your doctor and it would be safest to be evaluated in the emergency room.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i am a 38 yo female. i had a colonoscopy today and left hospital aroumd noon. i started having bad pain under my left ribs. it is now a 7 should ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

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