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What Causes Sharp Right Sided Abdominal Pain?

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Question : Hi, My wife is experiencing sharp lower right side abdominal pain. She says its a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. Should I take her to the ER? Is there anything else I can do before going to the er?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take her to the ER!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

With a pain of 10/10, taking her to the ER is the most important and urgent step. No medication at home would be able to help her at this time. Let me know how this goes at the ER.

I wish your wife well. Keep me updated after your visit.
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What Causes Sharp Right Sided Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: Take her to the ER! Detailed Answer: Hi, With a pain of 10/10, taking her to the ER is the most important and urgent step. No medication at home would be able to help her at this time. Let me know how this goes at the ER. I wish your wife well. Keep me updated after your visit.