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After 2.5 years of gallbladder removal every few months i get spasms on the right rib right where gallbladder used to spasm no pain. should worry?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Probably not: Absent fever and or vomiting a spasm on occasion is not concerning. If it gets worse, okay to check in with your regular doc. Be well.

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 10/19/2014

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A member asked:

After 2.5 years of gallbladder removal every few months i get spasms on the right rib right where gallbladder used to spasm no pain. should worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Dr Tavarez agreed

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