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Sharp pain in upper right abdomen under ribs after eating. how do you know if it's gallstone pain?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ultrasound: If an ultrasound shows gallstones then it is quite possible. Unfortunately there is no way to say 100% that gallstones are the cause.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2012

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