Question 1

have lupus & upper abdom pain for months. egd showed stomach was full of bile.us only showed small fluid around gallbladder. otherwise normal. causes?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction?: You need to check with your GI specialist as to whether surgical correction may be necessary and what process is causing the bile in the stomach and fluid around the gallbladder. If your GI cannot answer your question, you will need to seek a 2nd opinion , perhaps even going to a tertiary center for it.

Question 2

fat malabsorption- what are the possible causes- we know i do not have gastro disease (crohns, divert, celiec, pancreatitus, or gall bladder prob, no surgery/ new diagnosed lupus. and i have pots?

Accepted Answer

Steatorrhea : Many causes: pancreatic (exocrine insufficiency); celiac disease; sbbo/sibo; bowel resection/short bowel syndrome; bile acid malabsorption; certain medications; history of chemo/xrrt; systemic disease such as scleroderma & pbc have also been associated with fat malabsorption. Because each of these conditions can have specific and different treatments, determining the exact etiology is important.

Question 3

pain in upper right back, inside rib cage. gallbladder removed in 2010-dirreah, weight loss, night sweats. enzymes over 810-neg for hep, lupus, wilson?

Accepted Answer

Imaging : Any abdominal ultrasound. Possibly other imaging? Any anemia? Measured amylase, lipase, ggtp, alt, ast, kidney function?  Stool abnormalities?

Question 4

left elbow wont straighten, left knee swollen & sore, extreme fatigue, gallbladder attacks, adult acne, dry scalp.diagnosed with lupus,not sure-help!

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: This pattern is much too complex to try to manage from internet suggestions. You need to be evaluated by your physician to come to a diagnosis &amp; formulate a treatment plan. Write down all your symptoms with times &amp; past efforts to treat &amp; take that list with you to a visit.

Question 5

38 year old female fatigued, bloating, gas.hx of fluctuating liver enzymes for almost 3 years.  gallbladder removed 1.5 years ago.  alt 61, alkaline phosphatase 154, globulin 3.9.hep, ana, lupus, rheumatoid all negative.please help.other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Possible celiac : Celiac disease remains a possibility with reported symptoms and liver function test abnormalities. An evaluation with a liver specialist may be needed for reviewing additional history and consideration for tests to rule out disorders of biliary tree, pancreas, and chronic liver diseases.

Question 6

do you think i should have my gall bladder remove if i have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: What your question is. If you need to have gallbladder surgery due to gallstones that are causing abdominal discomforts, then yes, surgery may be indicated if your doctors are in agreement. Depends on your overall health, medications & surgical risks. If you are asking about gallbladder surgery to prevent a potential future illness due to lupus, then no, surgery is not indicated.

Question 7

abd pain, nausea for months. med history includes lupus.md wants to look at gall bladder,etc ordered nm pet scan. is that the same thing as hida scan?

Accepted Answer

Almost: Used to assess function and structure of hepatobiliary tract (including gallbladder), wish you all the best

Question 8

can perimenopause cause gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Age itself can predispose to gallbladder problems - remember the 4  f's of gallbladder disease : fat, female, fertile, and forty!

Question 9

does gallbladder problems cause tiredness?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Gallbladder stone remains the most common condition related with its inflammation / infection. Itself if asymptomatic may not be a serious health issue, but its common underlying conditions such as metabolic syndromes with obesity, DM, hypertension, poor circulation, etc. with multiple drug use / inactivity are the real problem affecting the patients' general well-being and vitality. So, see Doc..

Question 10

can problems in the gallbladder cause chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Gallbladder pain is typically localized to the right upper- or midline abdomen, but can occasionally feel like it is coming from the lower mid chest.  In fact, it is not uncommon to be hospitalized for a suspected heart attack only to find that it is due to the gallbladder.  This is not a diagnosis that can be made without testing;  if you have chest pain, go to an emergency room.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Can lupus cause gallbladder problems

A member asked:

Have lupus & upper abdom pain for months. egd showed stomach was full of bile.us only showed small fluid around gallbladder. otherwise normal. causes?

A member asked:

Fat malabsorption- what are the possible causes- we know i do not have gastro disease (crohns, divert, celiec, pancreatitus, or gall bladder prob, no surgery/ new diagnosed lupus. and i have pots?

A member asked:

Pain in upper right back, inside rib cage. gallbladder removed in 2010-dirreah, weight loss, night sweats. enzymes over 810-neg for hep, lupus, wilson?

A member asked:

Left elbow wont straighten, left knee swollen & sore, extreme fatigue, gallbladder attacks, adult acne, dry scalp.diagnosed with lupus,not sure-help!

A member asked:

38 year old female fatigued, bloating, gas.hx of fluctuating liver enzymes for almost 3 years. gallbladder removed 1.5 years ago. alt 61, alkaline phosphatase 154, globulin 3.9.hep, ana, lupus, rheumatoid all negative.please help.other suggestions?

A member asked:

Do you think i should have my gall bladder remove if i have lupus?

A member asked:

Abd pain, nausea for months. med history includes lupus.md wants to look at gall bladder,etc ordered nm pet scan. is that the same thing as hida scan?

A member asked:

Can perimenopause cause gallbladder problems?

A member asked:

Does gallbladder problems cause tiredness?

A member asked:

Can problems in the gallbladder cause chest pain?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?