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Uncomfortable pressure under right rib cage like something is pushing. is it my gallstone?

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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Possible: This is the proper location for gallstone related symptoms. Check with your doctor. Ultrasound or other testing may be warranted.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly: If this worsens or recurs following fatty meals, it's likely GB disease, but this needs to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.

Dr Visotsky and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

Uncomfortable pressure under right rib cage like something is pushing. is it my gallstone?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Visotsky and another doctor agreed

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