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Recently, i felt a severe pain at the upper of my chest and at the right and left side of my back. the dr. underwent me ultrasound & found gallstone?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Possible : Might be related but not necessarily. If eating induces the pain then it is more likely. Ask your md.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/11/2016

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Dr. Stanley Wilson answered

Gallbladder disease: It is likely that your pain is due to the gallstone disease. A young man of your age should consider seeing a surgeon and getting this taken care of sooner rather than later.

Answered 3/25/2013

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A member asked:

Recently, i felt a severe pain at the upper of my chest and at the right and left side of my back. the dr. underwent me ultrasound & found gallstone?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Stanley Wilson answered

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