How can i confirm gall bladder issues? i have had ongoing issues the last few years. just had a colon resection surgery jan 29, 2021. still having issues, can't sit upright due to upper right quadrant abdominal pain?

Right upper quadrant abdominal pain usually indicates gallstones or inflammation of the gall bladder. See a GI specialist, and he/she will order a scan which can determine the cause. Keep your fatty food intake low, as it will aggravate the stated pain.

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a GI specialist. Wish you good health!

I assume during these symptoms you've undergone studies like upper abdominal ultrasounds ,hida scan,liver function testing,possible abdominal ct scan,consultation with a gastroenterologist. Occasionally we have such patients who turn out to have sludge in the gall bladder or a malfunctioning one. In these cases I obtain the opinion of an abdominal surgeon as to whether symptoms warrant an operatio

An ultrasound. may give you an insight as to what is happening. Good Luck

In my experience exam and history commonly do not rule out or in a gall bladder problem. Usually, one needs to do some sort of laboratory and imaging study to be sure. If there are no apparent structural issues in the biliary tract a HIDA scan can be used to see if there are functional abnormalities.

There are a number of tests such as ultrasound and HIDA scan which can help diagnose gallbladder problems. But there is no one test to guarantee that your gallbladder is the source of your symptoms. This is why it is necessary to see if physician who can examine you and order the appropriate test.