Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here..I am a 28 year old male, Im having pain in the left side of my stomache that is a constant dull ache and occasionly throughout the day is like a severe stabing pain. Ive been to the er before and was told I have galstones and sometimes I have trouble having a bowel movement so when this pain started on my left side I tried to take a laxative tthinking that would help but it didnt help at all. I have no insurance should I go to the er,
Hello Welcome to ChatDoctorIf you have a gall stone and if it is symptomatic then the definitive treatment is cholecystectomy either lap or open. Now during acute condition surgery is not done only diet oral medications are given.6 weeks later surgery is done. So you should consult your doctor. Hope this ISS helpful.regards.