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Can lower back pain be linked to gallstones/gallbladder disease?

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Low back pain: Pain is not one of the symptoms of biliary tract disease. You and your doctor should look for an unrelated cause.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes,: Cholecystitis will cause pain to the back although normally below the scapular area.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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