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Xray with huge RL assoc with #8 & 9. 9 had endo - what to do if pt still feels pain?

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Roberta's persistent symptoms after surgery, such as pain and fever, likely indicate a postoperative infection or complication and require urgent medical evaluation.

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If a patient continues to feel pain after an endodontic treatment, it is important to reevaluate the situation. The pain experienced by Roberta after a cholecystectomy and use of a duodenoscope might be indicative of a postoperative infection or another complication, which would require immediate medical attention. Given her symptoms of abdominal pain, fever, a burning sensation during urination, and blood in the urine, an infection such as urinary tract infection (UTI) or more serious conditions like a perforation or pancreatitis could be the cause, and she should contact her healthcare provider urgently for assessment, which may include further imaging studies and possibly a course of antibiotics.

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