A female asked:
i have mid radiating back pain infrequently after eating. what tests do i need to see for gall bladder or ulcer?
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Dr. Tracy Berg answered
32 years experience General Surgery
Gallbladder disease: Gallbladder disease or passing a gallstone can feel like stabbing pain into your back. Fatty foods make it worse. Some positions can make it better. Your doc, will order ultrasound of abdomen/ruq, and get you referred to surgeon. Occasionally a tech hida scan is needed to make the diagnosis. Gastric/duodenal ulcers are diagnosed by egd. Good luck.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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