Question 1

what can cause a gallbladder to go bad?

Accepted Answer

No one really knows: The majority of patients that develop complications related to gallbladder disease have assoc gallstones. No one knows why some people develop stones while others don't, although there are factors that increase the risk:family hx, female(esp, if fertile, forty, fair , fat), blood diseases(sickle cell, spherocytosis, hemolytic anemia), gastric bypass/weight change.A greasy diet can stim an attack.

Question 2

does a gallbladder go bad all of a sudden i dont eat greasy foods i'm not sure what else can cause it?

Accepted Answer

: Eating greasy foods can precipitate the pain (biliary colic) but not always and gallbladder stones (cholelithiasis) can happen to anybody regardless the diet.

Question 3

help please! could dizziness be caused by a bad gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Yes if you are dehydrated from vomiting related to gallbladder disease.

Question 4

what would cause bad cramping in the upper abdomen when bending over? it goes away after a min or two when i stand back up. gallbladder already remove

Accepted Answer

Poss hiatal hernia: Dear 317, this will, of course, need a thorough workup and some imagery, but from your description, it could well be a condition known as "hiatal hernia" where the top portion of your stomach has "slipped" up through the diaphragm into your chest.  It can sometimes cause pain, and usually has acid reflux associated.  Get with your pcp to rule out - there is surgery to repair if severe.

Question 5

could a bad gallbladder cause soreness up under right rib?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The gallbladder is located a couple inches below the ribs just right of middle. Any inflammation there can cause pain under the ribs.

Question 6

can a bad gallbladder cause diabetes and/or high blood sugars?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any chronic infection/inflammation can cause high sugars in diabetics.  If you have inflammation of your gallbladder, that can contribute to high sugars in diabetics or pre-diabetics.  A bad gallbladder will not cause diabetes by itself.  You need to have an underlying predisposition to diabetes.

Question 7

after open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Would need more information. How long ago was the surgery? In the first few weeks after major open abdominal surgery, there sometimes can be some back muscle pains due to abnormal posture while sitting or standing. Try changing positions, stand up more straight, walk more, use local heat on the muscles. See your surgeon to be sure that you are healing properly.

Question 8

can bike reflux & gastritis after gallbladder removal cause mild fever? im having a really bad flare gastritis and have 99.1-100.9 fever

Accepted Answer

Too vague: You did not specify how long ago your surgery was done.  If it is very recent and you are having fever, please call the surgeon now

Question 9

could a bad gallbladder cause significant weight loss..night sweats and pain between the shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Gallbladder disease can cause weight loss and pain between the shoulder blades.  The pain intensifies when you eat a fatty meal.   It typically does not cause night sweat.  See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

for a couple of days ive been experiencing bad pain upper back between shoulder blades with a feeling that im struggling to take deep breaths. what could cause? i had gallbladder surgery 8 weeks ago and have been carrying more weight the last 2 wks?

Accepted Answer

: Does not seem to be from your surgery. Tou need to be seen for proper assessment. Pl see your MD. Hope you feel better

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Does a gallbladder go bad all of a sudden i dont eat greasy foods i'm not sure what else can cause it?

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Help please! could dizziness be caused by a bad gallbladder?

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What would cause bad cramping in the upper abdomen when bending over? it goes away after a min or two when i stand back up. gallbladder already remove

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Could a bad gallbladder cause soreness up under right rib?

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Can a bad gallbladder cause diabetes and/or high blood sugars?

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After open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

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Can bike reflux & gastritis after gallbladder removal cause mild fever? im having a really bad flare gastritis and have 99.1-100.9 fever

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Could a bad gallbladder cause significant weight loss..night sweats and pain between the shoulder blades?

A member asked:

For a couple of days ive been experiencing bad pain upper back between shoulder blades with a feeling that im struggling to take deep breaths. what could cause? i had gallbladder surgery 8 weeks ago and have been carrying more weight the last 2 wks?

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