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My gallbladder was removed 4 years ago. i recently began having pain just below my right rib cage in the same area. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Recurrent stones: Biliary tree problems, pancreatic duct problems, liver disease of kidney stones

Answered 2/20/2016

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A member asked:

My gallbladder was removed 4 years ago. i recently began having pain just below my right rib cage in the same area. what could be causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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