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I have a dull pain in my upper right abdomen/ back 4 a while. i also have a uti. dr. checked my liver & gallbladder. all seemed ok. what is this pain?

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Dr. Michael Tomaszczyk answered

Gallbladder or ulcer: Upper right abdomen pain could represent gallbladder problems. Urinary tract infections rarely cause this pain, unless kidney stone and/or kidney infection which usually causes pain to the back.

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Answered 1/2/2017

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A member asked:

I have a dull pain in my upper right abdomen/ back 4 a while. i also have a uti. dr. checked my liver & gallbladder. all seemed ok. what is this pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Tomaszczyk answered

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

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