Question 1

havent had gallstone attack for months but last 3 days had mild aching with moderate pain. why would this be happening? its never lasted so long.

Accepted Answer

Large stone: Small stones passing into cystic duct can cause colic.  If a large stone drops into base of GB adjacent to cystic duct it can compress cystic artery and induce local ischemia which causes prolongation of symptoms and at times local necrosis of GB wall requiring resection of inflamed GB

Question 2

which types of tummy aches are signs of gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Right upper pain: Typical gallstone pain is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Usually it is worse after eating a fatty meal. An ultrasound of the abdomen should be able to tell if you have gallstones.

Question 3

i have an achy sore upper right pain , pain in upper back occas.- is this gallstones? don't have increased pain after eating. 31 yrs old scared cancer

Accepted Answer

Doubt cancer: Cancer usually doesn't cause pain. Even though the pain does not come after eating, it could be your gallbladder. See your primary care provider, and ask if its appropriate to get an ultrasound of the gallbladder. Even without stones, there's something called biliary dyskinesia that could be the problem. Hope this helps!

Question 4

have gallstones. had 9 attacks, waiting for surgery. if eat nauseous, stomach always swollen, can't bend, tonight can't find comfy way to sleep. gb sore?

Accepted Answer

Nope: You have cholecystitis and need to get that gb out.   Take pain meds for now....Go see your doctor and let him know.  You wont get relief until it is out.

Question 5

i have had an aching under my ribs for two days and it hurts to breathe in, it hurts when laying down. i have gallstones, could be related?

Accepted Answer

Poss Gallbladder: related if the pain is on the right side. Otherwise it is something else. A visit to your primary care can help sort this pain out. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 6

offon pain in sternum/right breast towards sternum\ ribs under breast, have gallstones is this pain all related to it? it's dull intense ache

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you have gallstones, then these symptompms could be related. You need to discuss this with your PCP.

Question 7

i do not show gallstones. but i have (attacks) in the upper quadrant. now i'm sore there constantly. ct scan normal. pain radiates downward as well. ?

Accepted Answer

Further workuo: Further workup to look for other potential causes of your symptoms is indicated.  It is good to know that at least the ct scan looked ok.  I would keep your followup appointment with your doctor.

Question 8

i had a severe gallbladder attack that sent me to the er tuesday morning. sonogram revealed gallstones. i am feeling very sore and achy.

Accepted Answer

Expected: That sounds like a normal reaction to inflammation.  Seek medical attention if you develop the gallbladder attack symptoms again or if you develop fever or severe abdominal pain.

Question 9

bottom right and left rib sometimes feels sore/achy both at the front and back. ultrasound for gallstones, liver, pancreas and kidneys clear.

Accepted Answer

MRI: Best bait when fishing for a diagnosis in the abdomine

Question 10

what are the causes of sleep problems and body aches?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: Body aches, by themselves, can cause sleep problems. Poor sleep is usually due to being aroused from sleep and this is often due to pain from some area of the body.
An over the counter pain medication such as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken one hour before retiring can help alleviate aches while sleeping.
A 'sleep study' can provide more data-see your doctor for more info.

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Havent had gallstone attack for months but last 3 days had mild aching with moderate pain. why would this be happening? its never lasted so long.

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Which types of tummy aches are signs of gallstones?

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I have an achy sore upper right pain , pain in upper back occas.- is this gallstones? don't have increased pain after eating. 31 yrs old scared cancer

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Have gallstones. had 9 attacks, waiting for surgery. if eat nauseous, stomach always swollen, can't bend, tonight can't find comfy way to sleep. gb sore?

A member asked:

I have had an aching under my ribs for two days and it hurts to breathe in, it hurts when laying down. i have gallstones, could be related?

A member asked:

Offon pain in sternum/right breast towards sternum\ ribs under breast, have gallstones is this pain all related to it? it's dull intense ache

A member asked:

I do not show gallstones. but i have (attacks) in the upper quadrant. now i'm sore there constantly. ct scan normal. pain radiates downward as well. ?

A member asked:

I had a severe gallbladder attack that sent me to the er tuesday morning. sonogram revealed gallstones. i am feeling very sore and achy.

A member asked:

Bottom right and left rib sometimes feels sore/achy both at the front and back. ultrasound for gallstones, liver, pancreas and kidneys clear.

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What are the causes of sleep problems and body aches?

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