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I had a billary stent placed in my common bile duct in april and i have been having episodes of feeling like i am being punched in my stomach. could ?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Need follow up. : Sometimes the stent can become clogged or displaced. Call the doctor who placed the stent. For severe pain or fever may need to go to the ER.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/4/2021

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A member asked:

I had a billary stent placed in my common bile duct in april and i have been having episodes of feeling like i am being punched in my stomach. could ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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