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What to do if i have pain after gall bladder removal where my gall bladder used to be?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sphincter?: Spasm can occur at the entrance of common bile duct into duodenum, called sphincter of oddi dyskinesia. Prolonged spasm causes similar pain as gall bladder disease. Sometimes patients have to be scoped to make this diagnosis. Gastroenterolgist visualizes area and performs manometrics in adults.Rx available, stent, etc. In some hands hida scan can be very suggestive of this diagnosis.

Answered 11/9/2014

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