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I have gallstones, i am having my gallbladder taken out in a month and im having an attack now. should i go to the er to manage my pain or just wait?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Go to ER. : Make sure this attack isn’t an infection (acute cholecystitis).

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have gallstones, i am having my gallbladder taken out in a month and im having an attack now. should i go to the er to manage my pain or just wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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