Question 1

what are the symptoms of gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Right upper abd pain: People with gallstones have symptoms typically because they block the function of the gallbladder which is to store and release bile due to a fatty meal.  Therefore , symptoms of pain, cramping, nausea and sometimes vomiting occur after eating fatty foods.  Diarrhea or fatty stools may also occur.

Question 2

what are signs/symptoms of gallstones?

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May be none: Gallstones may be present for years and never cause symptoms. The gall bladder is a storage compartment for bile. The gall bladder is signaled to contract after a fat containing meal to aid digestion. If a gall stone is caught in the duct system leading to the bowel, it can become lodged in the duct and cause pain under the right rib cage in the abdomen. Ask your doctor if this fits your complaint.

Question 3

can gallstone symptoms be intermittent?

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Yes,: symptoms can often be intermittent.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a gallstone attack?

Accepted Answer

Biliary Colic: Gallbladder attacks cause a very classic constant, noncramping pressure like pain in the right upper abdomen or mid-abdomen.  The pain often radiates around into the right back +/-shoulder; nausea+/-vomiting+/-fever+/-chills may occur, as well.  Typically the pain is precipitated by food, especially fatty/fried ones.  Typical attacks may last hour(s) and often resolve as quickly as they begin.

Question 5

what are gallstones and what are the symptoms?

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Gallstones are: Precipitants that form when the bile is supersaturated.  It can form from any combination of cholesterol, bilirubinate, lecithin, and bile salts.  It can cause biliary colic or acute cholecystitis.  Classic symptoms are right upper quadrant postprandial pain with radiation to tip of scapula.  But they can cause other symptoms too, so check with your doctor, he'll get tests to find out for sure.

Question 6

what are the most common symptoms for gallstones?

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Right upper abd Pain: Gallstones can be asymptomatic for years and require no therapy. If symptomatic you may experience characteristic symptom of  intense pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and possibly referred pain in between shoulder blades or below right shoulder. If gallstones are symptomatic you may need to remove your gallbladder surgically (cholecystectomy).

Question 7

please explain what are some symptoms of gallstones?

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Gallstones: There are many causes for gallstones some are even congenital 
you should schedule an appt with your pcp or GI md to help with the cause for your symptoms which can be RUQ belly or right sided back pain, nausea , vomiting, and even atypical chest pain or jaundice.

Question 8

what are the common symptoms of gallstones or sludge?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones are: Precipitants that form when the bile is supersaturated.  It can form from any combination of cholesterol, bilirubinate, lecithin, and bile salts.  It can cause biliary colic or acute cholecystitis.  Classic symptoms are right upper quadrant postprandial pain with radiation to tip of scapula.  But they can cause other symptoms too, so check with your doctor, he'll get tests to find out for sure.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of gallstones and what causes them?

Accepted Answer

RUQ  pains : Starts as right upper quadrant , back, and shoulder  pains, fatty food intolerance and some times fever and jaundice, as complications sets in. Several reasons to form gall stones, from infections , change in bile composition, altered ration of bile salts, cholesterol , fats ( lecithin ) and in some hereditary, what ever the reason lap.Chle. Is best option , invariably it will lead to complications.

Question 10

what are the symptoms that are unique to a gallstone attack?

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Characteristically: The pain is steady, starts rapidly, becomes intense and lasts at least 30 minutes and up to several hours. Many patients complain of right upper quadrant pain, right flank pain, or even mid chest pain with cholelithiasis. There may be radiation to the back and shoulders and other concomitant symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Fatty foods can sometimes provoke biliary pain.

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