Question 1

would the pain be worse when laying down if you are having gallbladder pain. if so, why?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: But any pain can be relieved by resting.

Question 2

day 13 on pantoprozale, up left ab pain unchanged & never stops and back pain getting worse. panc enzymes normal, occasional gallbladder pain. help?

Accepted Answer

More info?: Have you had an US of your gallbladder?  Are there stones?  Is your pain related to eating or activity?  Is it worse before a BM or relieved after you have one?  Is this different than your "Gallbladder pain" or is it related?  Some GB pain may be felt not the left and in your back as you describe.  IF the US was negative consider a HIDA scan.  Endoscopy, CT may help.

Question 3

i have bad gallbladder pain (pain under right rib, pain that goes up back, worse after meals), but a clear ultrasound. could it still be my gb?

Accepted Answer

YES.: An ultrasound, while an excellent screening test for gallbladder problems, reveals only the anatomy of the gall bladder.  If the gallbladder isn't functioning properly, it could cause the pain you describe.  Keep in mind that something else besides your gall bladder could be causing your pain.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 4

i've been having dull gallbladder pain lasting 24 hours with few breaks in between, it gets worse after i eat (although i've been nauseous) and my stool has been loose and orange. i did get diagnosed with gallstones but could this be a blockage?

Accepted Answer

: Blockage cant be diagnosed by symptoms alone. You need lab and radiological testing. Pl see your surgeon soon.

Question 5

no gallbladder pain under rt rib radiates to back worse when eat. coloscope and endoscope clear. ct w/o dye clears pancreas. pain is bad. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Stone perhaps: Even after removal of the gallbladder a patient may have a stone in their bile ducts that cause crampy or dull pain. These will not be seen well with a noncontrast ct scan. Consider getting an ultrasound of your abdomen and see how large your common bile duct is.

Question 6

is gallbladder pain dangerous? sharp pain when breathing in under right rib, & pain in right shoulder blade, worse when lying down.

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder pain is: usually associated with eating fatty foods. U may B having " gas pains " . If constipated,the bowls R moving stool along, and if there's a gas bubble,the peristalsis pushes the air around the hard stool. This causes increased pressure or stretching of the colon wall. The body has great pressure sensors, &amp; this increase hurts as the air bubble is pushed by, deep breath adds 2incrs press &amp; it's pnfl

Question 7

how does gallbladder pain feel?

Accepted Answer

Pressure Pain: The pain from a gallbladder attack is distinct from most other causes of abdominal pain.  The pain tends to be severe, unrelenting,  pressure-like pain, typically localized to the right upper- or midline upper abdomen.  The pain may radiate around the right side to the back and/or shoulder.  The pain usually does not wax-and-wane:  it is  "steady", then completely gone typically w/in 1 hr.

Question 8

what does gallbladder pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

See below: Gallstones can cause mild symptoms such as upper abdominal gas bloating and pressure discomfort after eating. Sometimes there can be more pain in the right upper and middle upper abdomen with nausea and vomiting, worse after eating fatty foods. Sometimes the pain will go into the upper back. Sometimes yellow jaundice with abdominal pain could happen if the gallstones move into the bile ducts.

Question 9

does gallbladder pain last for weeks?

Accepted Answer

Usually, biliary: Colic last about 6 hours.  If it is acute cholecystitis, pain can be more severe and last longer.  But it should not last weeks.  Consult your doctor to look for other possible causes of pain if it persists this long.

Question 10

what are symptoms of gallbladder pain?

Accepted Answer

Belly pain: Common symptoms of gallbladder problems include pain in the upper right side of the belly, but it can also be in the center and even through to the back on the right side. The pain may be constant, but usually worse after eating a fatty meal. Nausea, diarrhea, and heartburn can also be symptoms.

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