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What is the best way to get through a mild gallbladder attack?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Tylenol, (acetaminophen) rest, MD: The gallbladder normally stores bile made in the liver, for use during digestion, where the bile assists in absorption of fats. A gallbladder "attack" is related to gallstones that block the expulsion of bile from the gallbladder. The pain is usually shortly after meals, worse with fatty foods, and lasts about an hour or so, right upper abdomen sometimes radiating to back. Removal is recommended

Answered 9/9/2015

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Relaxation: Pain is often intensified by ones perception of it. If one spends evry hour focused on the pain and stressed about the pain the pain can be more painful. Heat, stretching, massage relaxation, watching a favorite comedy, etc are all things that can help lessen ones perception of pain. Meds work but only mask the pain. If not resolving see your MD. If severe go to emergency room.

Answered 10/12/2017

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