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My left side of stomach maybe my flank area is sore to the touch. if i poke it, it feels bruised. i have no other symptoms, no fever or anything. my anxiety is just really bad so i don't know if i should go to the emergency room?

Q: my left side of stomach maybe my flank area is sore to the touch. if i poke it, it feels bruised. i have no other symptoms, no fever or anything. my anxiety is just really bad so i don't know if i should go to the emergency room?

: No ER, take 2 tylenol or 2 advil then observe the symptom. If pain subsides you are OK. If pain persists and fever or nausea/vomit or any other sx occur, you should then visit urgent care or ER if you do not have a family doctor.

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No ER, take 2 tylenol or 2 advil then observe the symptom. If pain subsides you are OK. If pain persists and fever or nausea/vomit or any other sx occur, you should then visit urgent care or ER if you do not have a family doctor.

Answered 8/8/2022

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A member asked:

My left side of stomach maybe my flank area is sore to the touch. if i poke it, it feels bruised. i have no other symptoms, no fever or anything. my anxiety is just really bad so i don't know if i should go to the emergency room?

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