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What does fluid around the gallbladder on us mean? no stones and otherwise normal us. i've had severe abd pain & nausea for weeks.ast slightly high.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Fluid: "around" generally means inflammation and gallbladder inflammation can cause symptoms IRRESPECTIVE of stones...... A MRI study may be helpful....as the next NON-INVASIVE testing!! Hope this is helpful BTW I think I've "seen" your question in a # of "forms "today

Answered 1/21/2017

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A member asked:

What does fluid around the gallbladder on us mean? no stones and otherwise normal us. i've had severe abd pain & nausea for weeks.ast slightly high.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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