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Can you tell me about gallbladder pain without stones is removal the only answer?

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Dr. Steve Howe answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Poor function: Some patients can experience after- meal upper abdominal pain because the gallbladder doesn't empty properly. This is called biliary dyskinesia and can be a problem in the abscence of gallstones. Gallbladder emptying studies can diagnose this . Taking the gallbladder out can definitely help most patients but there are a percentage of patients that their pain persists and need additional studies.

Answered 9/16/2015

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