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

where is gallbladder pain located generally, in location to ones right nipple (male)?  in inches (ie 1 inch down and 1 inch in?).

Accepted Answer

Most commonly…: The pain will be most commonly straight down from the nipple just below the right rib cage.  However, the pain can range from the mid abdomen all the way up to the right shoulder and even to the back. The pain is not always typical. Good luck.

Question 3

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 4

how does gallbladder pain feel?

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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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

what could be causing gallbladder pain?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder: Inflammation of gall bladder such as in gall stones or in anorexia nervosa. Should be differentiated from liver disease, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, hiatus hernia, colitis, kidney stones, appendicitis. Your doctor can run thorough workup & give advise.

Question 9

is gallbladder pain sharp and painfull?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Right upper or mid upper abdominal pains after eating, nausea is common, sometimes vomiting.

Question 10

gallbladder pain after removal, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See the surgeon: Post cholecystectomy pain is well known.
But other complications can occur.
When was surgery?
What was done?
 Other studies.
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