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Suggest Treatment For Low Platelet Count And Severe Gall Bladder Pain
Question: Hello. I have low platelets - right around 30k. I am experiencing fairly severe gall bladder pain. Can I take hydrocodone for the pain?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
You can take hydrocodone to alleviate your pain safely with a low platelet count. However I think it is very important that you discuss management of your pain as well as your low platelet count with your primary care physician.
Please contact your primary Doctor today for more instructions and follow up. I think it's important that you have this pain evaluated if it is progressively worsening.
Thank you again for sending your question. Again I would not take any medication without first checking with your primary care physician.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
You can take hydrocodone to alleviate your pain safely with a low platelet count. However I think it is very important that you discuss management of your pain as well as your low platelet count with your primary care physician.
Please contact your primary Doctor today for more instructions and follow up. I think it's important that you have this pain evaluated if it is progressively worsening.
Thank you again for sending your question. Again I would not take any medication without first checking with your primary care physician.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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