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A member asked:
I had my gallbladder 2 years ago and still having pain in my rib cage where it was removed. what can this be?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
?muscular: Are the symptoms associated with meals or accompanied by indigestion type symptoms? If not it's possible that you're having muscular discomfort or peripheral nerve discomfort.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Pain: You may have scar tissue that is causing your pain. Consult your surgeon for help.
Answered 1/7/2014
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RUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen includes: liver, gallbladder, pancreatic head, bile ducts and ampulla, c-loop of the duodenum, stomach antrum and pylorus, the hepatic flexure of the colon. Don't forget the diaphragm and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing RUQ pain. Re- exam is appropriate.
Answered 8/8/2017
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