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A member asked:

Why after i had my gallbladder removed i have pounding in my stomach below my ribs all the time?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

See your doctor: This is not common. You should call your doctor/surgeon > as early as possible and see them soon.

Answered 2/25/2013

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Depends: There are numerous reasons this could be happening. It really depends. How long since the surgery? I would suggest seeing your surgeon for further eval.

Answered 2/26/2013

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I've been having a dull throbbing pain under my right rib been to the dr had ultrasound, ct, x-rays all normal and had gallbladder removed 2 yrs ago?

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