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Bad shoulder blade pain, nausea, heartburn belching. history of heartburn with gastritis. could it be gallbladder? ultrasound showed lot of sludge

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: Possibly gall bladder, or from your history other possibilities would include worsening in gastritis, ulceration, etc. don't hesitate to be seen for it.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Rx underlying condit: Gallbladder sludge is a collection of cholesterol, calcium, bilirubin, that builds up in the gallbladder. It is sometimes called biliary sludge because it occurs when bile stays in the gallbladder for too long. GB sludge is linked to the following condition - Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Bile duct obstruction,cholecystitis,Pregnancy. Rx options-Avoid loosing weight fast,,avoid ETOH abuse, Eat low fat

Answered 6/23/2019

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