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I had gallbladder removed yrs ago why do i get pains like an attack that wake me up, very painful, and can last 30min -1hr?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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See your surgeon: Sounds like recurrent stones or residual stone. Need either MRCP or ERCP to rule out ductal stone

Answered 3/18/2019

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A member asked:

I had gallbladder removed yrs ago why do i get pains like an attack that wake me up, very painful, and can last 30min -1hr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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