If you have gallstones, you should call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
- abdominal pain, especially in your upper right abdomen. The pain may be sharp or more of a cramping sensation.
- nausea and vomiting (not associated with a stomach virus)
- fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- chills
- yellowish tint in the skin and/or eyes.
- gray or light colored stools
- dark yellow/brown urine
It is especially important to call your doctor at the first sign of these symptoms if you have gallstones and you also have another chronic condition such as diabetes or a compromised immune system. Since gallstone attacks often resolve on their own, your doctor may try "watchful waiting" initially before recommending treatment, but it is very important that your doctor supervise you carefully when you are experiencing these symptoms.
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