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5d hx of moderate constant luq pain, worse if lying flat or move around, tender to touch, started 4d after a car accident. took prevacid for 4d w/ no relief. can't see pcp in next 5 days. urgent care can't order imaging. should i go to er for this?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It would be: appropriate to go to an ER for evaluation of this persistent LUQ pain.

Answered 10/29/2017

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