“Is gallbladder pain an emergency?”

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“Is gallbladder pain an emergency?”

I am a 33 year old male. I want to know if gallbladder pain is an emergency?

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**Dr. Cándido Otero** Pathologist Roseburg, OR · Accepted Answer

Dr. Cándido Otero Pathologist Roseburg, OR

When a gallbladder attack ensues, you are going to be in an emergency room. Thank you.

**Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote** Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS

Yes

**Dr. Renee B. Thomas** Pathologist Camden, SC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Renee B. Thomas Pathologist Camden, SC

It can be, but that is an unusual occurrence. Usually, gallbladder pain is of a chronic nature.

RB Thomas, MD