Question 1

what is biliary colic? is it a mild constant ache that never goes away or is it episodic and relating to food? how painful would it be?

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: Biliary colic is usually caused by gallstones or a dysfunction of the the gall bladder.  It is episodic and not constant and can give rather severe pain.  It is not a mild constant ache that never goes away.  Certain foods especially fatty foods can make colic worse and more frequent.

Question 2

can you explain what biliary colic is?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder Attack: Gallstones cause pain by blocking the duct that connects the gallbladder to the intestinal tract.  When the gallbladder is obstructed and gets stimulated to contract, it cannot empty, leading to biliary colic:  constant, non-cramping , pressure-like pain, localized to the right upper or midline upper abdomen.  Within an hour or so, the stone moves, the blockage is relieved, and the pain goes away.

Question 3

can biliary colic cause pain the next day?

Accepted Answer

Bilairy colic misnom: Bilairy colic is a misnomer as it is not really a colic. It is ocnstant pain and can occur after eating fatyty meals and may occur off and on for day. It is a pain that can go peircing through to the back for the epigastric area. You should see a doctor for any pain that is not momentary and is recurrent.

Question 4

what are the best diet options for biliary colic?

Accepted Answer

When severe enough..: ...It's npo - "nothing by mouth" - followed by surgery.  In mild cases, bland vegetarian low-fat diet might help.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: biliary colic?

Accepted Answer

Biliary colic: Biliary colic or gallbladder attack pain occurs when a gallstone temporarily gets stuck in the bile duct.   The pain is mainly in the right upper abdomen and can radiate to the shoulder. Biliary colic occurs with fatty meals. Pain can last for several hours.

Question 6

what at home remedies can i do about  biliary colic pain?

Accepted Answer

Don't manage it at: Home. Sometimes, biliary colic can be exacerbated by fatty foods, so these could be avoided. But, symptomatic gall stones need to be removed surgically.

Question 7

biliary colic, what brought it on and what were your symptoms?

Accepted Answer

BILIARY COLIC: Biliary colic are right sided abdominal pain caused by gall bladder stone radiating to the back, it is severe causing you to double up.It is relieved by taking antispasmodic meds.

Question 8

is it possible for you to.have biliary colic after your gallbladder is removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: Post cholecystectomy syndrome can be caused by retained common duct stone, cystic duct syndrome, formation of a neuroma or sphincter of odi spasm. You should consult your surgeon about your symptoms. A GI medicine consult may be necessary to evaluate the common duct.

Question 9

is biliary colic like ibs?

Accepted Answer

No : It may have similar symptoms but they are different.

Question 10

help please! could biliary colic cause pain on the left rib cage too?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The dermatome and nerve supply is rightsided.
Hence it is unlikely related.
Associated hyperacidity, muscle spasm, or unrelated skeletal pain may cause it.

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