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I have had severe right flank pain. should i go to the er?

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Dr. Danny Farahmandian answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Or see a physician: When pain is severe, it needs to be evaluated.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2013

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