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Dull pain at left side of abdomen for about three years .was told have gallstones.true.?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gall bladder on R: Usually gallbladder on the right, so unless you have situs inversus, ,not likely to be gallbladder pain. Make have stones (many do) and no symptoms. Problem with abdominal pain is that there are MANY causes. Unable to diagnose remotely. Keep symptom and diet diary to see if connection. Regular follow up with health care provider to monitor symptoms, up date exam findings and begin testing.

Answered 12/23/2014

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Pain: Many things can cause that pain. You should see a GI and have a full work up which may include a cat scan of the abdomen

Answered 8/17/2014

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Probably not: the gall bladder is on the right side.you should get an ultrasound of the gall bladder--non invasive to check it out

Answered 8/17/2014

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: your gallbladder is on the right side. you should see a doctor to examine, run tests, and find out the true cause.

Answered 8/17/2014

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