Sedalia, MO
A 40-year-old female asked:
Is it possible for gallbladder problems to cause a heaviness in right breast deep in chest? mammogram ok . ultrasound ok
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Randy Stevensanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Musculoskeletal : The gallbladder itself is not likely to give a heaviness. It typically presents with spasmodic pain like " colic ". The heaviness deep in your chest could be musculoskeletal. Talk to your doctor about a nonsteroidal to see if it gets better. Also talk to your doctor about weight reduction to help.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Various causes: Were the gall bladder and liver normal on u/s? Have you had a chest xray? You could have a hiatus hernia or rib cage strain . Is the area tender? Does movement aggravate the discomfort? Is the pain ever sharp like a pinched nerve? Are there belching and indigestion symptoms? These questions and answers will help your physician diagnose the problem.
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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
Gallbladder problems: would not generally present as heaviness in the breast.
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