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Sharp pain in upper right abdomen lasting for an hour, tender to the touch, slept it off now it is back 14 hours later, is this an emergency?

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Depends on : Severity and associated symptoms. If it is severe and associated with fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, get medical help.

Answered 2/13/2016

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