A 22-year-old male asked:
have had a dull ache/pain for three years. do not have a gallbladder. the pain has lessened but there is still a dull pain on the upper right side?
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Dr. Tracy Berg answered
32 years experience General Surgery
Ruq discomfort: A prior cholecystectomy protects you from gallbladder infection. However several possible diagnoses: stones or scar in your common duct, ulcer, gastritis, hiatal hernia, could cause your symptoms. Okay to see your doc. Ultrasound, egd, exam may benefit you.You.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered
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Billiary dyskinesia: Yes the fact that your gallbladder is only working at 9% meets the criteria for this disease and you should consult a surgeon.
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