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What causes gall stone and is it in gall bladder?
Gall stones are indeed inside the gall bladder. They are buildups of cholesterol that over time bind together and form small 'stones' the size of small pebbles. About 60% of adults have gall stones and don't even know it. When fatty foods are eaten, the gall bladder contracts and squirts bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion. A person does not need to have a high cholesterol level to have gall stones. Sometimes, as the gall bladder contracts to squirt bile, a stone obstructs the small tube that goes from the gall bladder to the intestines. This is what causes the pain associated with gall bladder trouble. Many people will experience gall bladder pain once and never get the symptoms again in their lives. The only time for any real concern is if a person gets a fever and chills at the same time as gall bladder pain, as this can indicate an infection. Then a visit to the ER is in order. Gall Bladder pain is generally a gnawing pain just under the lower right ribs. It tends to last from 1 to 2 hours and occurs after having eaten.
Why after eating do you get pain in your back?
Back pain after eating can be associated with gall bladder attack.
What is the meaning of presence of calculus in gallbladder?
It means that you have a stone in the gall bladder and may need surgery to remove the gall bladder if you are having trouble some symptoms of abdominal pain nausea, vomiting or recurrent infection of the gall bladder
What is causing lower right hand side abdomen pain and itching?
Lower right hand side abdomen pain and itching could be caused by several things. One item may be a problem with the gall bladder, such as gall stones or gall bladder disease.
What is the best position to be in to relieve pain from a gall bladder attack?
Tripod Position
What viscera can refer pain to the right shoulder?
Gall bladder issues can refer pain to your right shoulder area.
What are the indications for surgery in asymptomatic gallstones?
Recurrent abdominal pain due to gall stones, inflammation of gall bladder, pancreatitis due to gall stones, gall bladder polyps, and gangrene and perforation of gall bladder, and rarely cancer of the gall bladder will be an indication for a cholecystectomy.
Why do you have liver pain when liver tests are normal?
It could just be muscular pain, not related to the liver. Or it could be gall-bladder pain (I don't think the health of the gall-bladder shows up on liver function testing). Or it might be psychological - if you're worried that your liver's going wrong, you're more likely to notice pain/discomfort in that area.
How do you relieve pain cause by gallstones?
Generally a cholecystectomy is required to relieve the pain caused by gall stones. A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gall bladder. You can reduce the pain, however probably only slightly, by taking pain medication. Also, eating fatty foods triggers the gall bladder to contract and try to squeeze bile and digestive enzymes into your small intestine to emulsify fat for easier absorption. If you reduce the amount of fat you eat, it will make the gall bladder contract less often. In the end, though, cholecystectomy is indicated to treat this condition.
How do you you know if your gallbladder s infected?
You may get repeated attacks of fever and upper and right sided abdominal pain. On ultrasound scan, you may find the multiple stones in gall bladder. At times the gall stone may enter the common bile duct, causing obstructive jaundice. That is quite trouble some.
My wife is 18 weeks pregnant and keeps complaining of sharp pain in her lower right abdomen. Doctor says swollen ovaries due to foetus leg another says apendix another say surgery is needed SCARY?
It could be her gall bladder causing her pain. I had gall bladder trouble when I was pregnant, its horrible pain, almost worse than contractions. Look up gall bladder pain and information, it might be whats causing your wife pain. I had to have mine removed after the baby was born. Try taking a long hot bath, that would help a little bit.Hope this helps.
Can a bile duct blockage create pain in the neck and shoulders?
Yes. Liver and gall bladder pains are commonly felt in right shoulder. This is called as referred pain.
