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Can gallstones cause upper back pain?
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It can as well as: Muscle strain, arthritis, heart and lung conditions. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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YES: Definitely. One of the clues for diagnosis of gallbladder disease is back or scapula pain.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Many possibilities: There are many possibilities for upper back pain. Most common would be a muscle, skeletal, or nerve condition. Gallstones might cause upper back discomfort, but there would also be associated multiple other symptoms first, such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatty food intolerance, etc. Need an ultrasound to see if there are gallstones.
Answered 2/13/2017
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