Question 1

what are gallbladder attack symptoms?

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Upper abdominal pain: Pain in the right or middle of the upper abdomen, often radiating to the back, is the most common symptom.  This is often worse after eating, especially fatty meals.  Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating are other common symptoms.

Question 2

can you get a gallbladder attack at 16?

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Yes: Possible to have gall stones at the age of 16  or even younger , but not  a frequent problem ( rare )

Question 3

what can i do for a gallbladder attack?

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Surgery: Once acute episode is over you need surgery referral for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Also need comprehensive blood test and ultrasound.

Question 4

how long does a gallbladder attack last?

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Usually about : Six to eight hours, but it can be shorter or longer, depending on many factors.  If you go on to develop acute cholecystitis, it might not go away until you have an emergency operation.

Question 5

what are some symptoms of a gallbladder attack?

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Usually : Right upper or mid upper abdominal pain following a large or fatty meal, accompanied by nausea or vomiting, with sometimes radiation to tip of shoulder blade bone.  These care classic symptoms but other symptoms can appear too.

Question 6

how can i relieve a gallbladder attack at home?

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Time: Time. There is a medication called Donnatal (phenobarbital atropine hyoscyamine and scopolamine) however, that can help. This is only a temporary solution. Definitive treatment is surgical removal of the gallbladder, typically done with a technique known as laparoscopy, using small incisions and a camera.

Question 7

what is the best relief for a gallbladder attack?

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Avoidance: Best to treat the problem & avoid the attacks. Avoid fried fatty greasy foods. Take something like Ibuprofen if having discomfort. If the pains continue and you have gallstones, see your doctor for a referral to a general surgeon for laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder & gallstones. If the pain is bad and having a lot of vomiting, you may need to go to an er for evaluation.

Question 8

what are the signs of a gallbladder attack in man?

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Varies: The most common symptom is right upper quadrant pain, which can radiate to the back.  There can be associated nausea, bloating, and increased flatulence. Eating triggers the symptoms, especially fatty and greasy foods.

Question 9

why always 2:00am for gallbladder attack? i eat at 7:00pm.

Accepted Answer

May not be gallstone: Typically several hours after meals because the food is entering the small intestine and the gallbladder is secreting bile. 
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However, other conditions such as stomach ulcer may need to be considered. 
Please consult a doctor licensed in your area for specific advice and treatment

Question 10

what is the best way to get through a mild gallbladder attack?

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Tylenol, (acetaminophen) rest, MD: The gallbladder normally stores bile made in the liver, for use during digestion, where the bile assists in absorption of fats.  A gallbladder "attack" is related to gallstones that block the expulsion of bile from the gallbladder. The pain is usually shortly after meals, worse with fatty foods, and lasts about an hour or so, right upper abdomen sometimes radiating to back.  Removal is recommended

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