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Gallstone Symptoms

Gallstone Symptoms questions and answers

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Q: Gallstone symptoms??
Can you have gallstones without extreme pain as I have read. I have a nearly constant dull ache on my right side just under my rib cage.

A: It might be without any symptoms. If symptoms present they may be vague indigestion,or if obstructed in the duct pain radiating to the back, jaundice, fever, with brown urine, your motion will be white, loss of appetite, or sometimes itching if jaundice persists.

Q: What are the specific symptoms of a gallstone attack?
Do you have a lot of pain right away or is there some little inkling that happens for a while and then it builds up to more intense pain? Also, where exactly is the pain? Near the middle of the chest? On the right side under the rib?

A: Gallstone attak or cholycystitis can be of two types.. 1. Acute 2. Chronic In actue attack the patient gets suddden pain on the right side of the abdomen,usually just below the costal margin and is associated with bilious vomiting.This attack may be precipitated by a rich fatty meal.Also there may be rigors and the pain may get radiated to the right shoulder, right back or what is known as the infrascapular area and sometimes upper abdomen or epigastrium.This type of attack may often be superimposed on long standing chronic cholycystitis. The pain is sever deep dull and continous in nature. Rarely the pain may be on the left side if the patient is having situs inversus ( a condition where the adominal organs are present on the opposite side as compared to normal..ie. liver and gallbladder on the left side and spleen on the right side etc) In chronic cholycystitis the patient is having history of dyspepsia and vague pains on the right or left side of the abdomen with radiation to right shoulder.There is also post-prandial heavyness and or nausea, especially with a fatty meal or a meal having fatts in plenty. Here the type of pain is vague and mild coming occasionally, if the patient is not knowing about the condition. Right sided heaviness may also be present. Both these conditions may be asociated with jaundice, in which case the patient may occasionaly need admission in the hospital. in some cases the stones may obstruct the cystic duct and gallbladder becomes distended with bile , which gets absorbed and is replaced with mucus,the gallbladder may be visible as a pear shaped swelling in the right sub-costal area, moving with respiration. If this gets infected, what is called as empyema, the patient is toxic. I think this will suffice or want more...

Q: What conditions cause the same symptoms as Gallstones?
I have had Gallstone symptoms for about 4 weeks. They have just been ruled out by a scan.

A: Right kidney stone or colic .irritable bowel syndrome .high located appendicitis all may mimic gallstone symptoms

Q: what are the symptoms of gallstones?
i am 18 years old and the doctors have identified gallstones. i have a severe pain in the upper abdomen which rises up and happens in the back also. i mostly get this pain after going to the toilet and feel a little constipation. i even feel acidity after the pain is releaved. i wanted to ask wheather a) the symptoms of gall stones and ulcer are same? b)is gall stones have any relation with acidity and constipation along with black stools? c)and is there any other way of removing gall stones without undergoing surgery, some naturopathy sort of thing.

A: Cholelithiasis is the presence of one or more calculi (gallstones) in the gallbladder. In the US, 20% of people > 65 yr have gallstones, and most disorders of the extrahepatic biliary tract arise from gallstones. Gallstones may be asymptomatic or cause biliary colic but do not cause dyspepsia. Other common consequences of gallstones include cholecystitis; biliary tract obstruction (usually as a result of bile duct stones), sometimes with infection (cholangitis); and gallstone pancreatitis. Diagnosis is usually based on ultrasound. If cholelithiasis causes symptoms or complications, cholecystectomy becomes necessary. A peptic ulcer is an erosion in a segment of the GI mucosa, typically in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first few centimeters of the duodenum (duodenal ulcer), that penetrates through the muscularis mucosae. Nearly all ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or NSAID use. Symptoms typically include burning epigastric pain that is often relieved by food. Diagnosis is by endoscopy and testing for H. pylori. Treatment involves acid suppression, eradication of H. pylori (if present), and avoidance of NSAIDs. Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools. You should reduce fat and oils in the diet. Please see the web pages for more details on Gallstones, Peptic ulcer and Bloody and tarry stools.

Q: what are some of the symptoms of gallstone disease?


A: If you need to know if you have gallstones, tell your doctor and he'll send you to do an ultrasound/sonogram. I just had it done, and it confirmed that the pain I had on the right upper side above my waist was due to gallstones. That's the only symptom I had, pain, along with some, very light, swelling on the right side. Do you suspect you have them, or it's been confirmed you have gallstones? There is a natural remedy that works to get rid of them without surgery. I'm presently going with the natural remedies to get rid of the stones by taking lots of apple juice, and I mean lots (a gallon is you can a day), add 1 tsp epson salt and 1 TB olive oil to the treatment before bedtime, do this for a week, and increase that at the end of the week by 3 times, and they should come out naturally. Search on the web for better instructions on how to get rid of them. Remedy is REAL. My mother did it twice and twice she was able to get rid of two and half cups (the first time), 1 cup the 2nd time of the stones. I saw them. Better than getting rid of an important organ such as the gallbladder with surgery.

Q: How do you get gallstone? and what are the signs and symptoms?


A: gall stones are of many kinds.. the most common being cholestrol gall stones. this is caused by an increased cholestrol/fat content in the diet so much so that the liver cannot process it. the second type of stones are the pigment stones, caused by deposition of cholestrol over a nidus of pigments (which are usually derived from blood cells). the third type are the mixed stones which contain differing propotions of cholestrol and pigments. the most common symptoms of gall stones can be summarised in the following words " Fair, Fertile, Fatty, Female over Forty years of age". the early symptoms are pain in the right upper abdomen, more after a fatty meal. some patients may also experience symptoms like gastro oesophageal reflux, abdominal distension, excess flatulence, etc. in the later stages, symptoms of jaundice with yellow discolouration of sclera and urine will be seen.

Q: What are the symptoms of gallstones?Is high cholesterol a contributing factor?


A: pain on the right side, esp. after eating and especially after eating a fatty meal...yes, high cholesterol is a contributing factor. good luck!

Q: DOCTORS: Can large gallstones cause IBS-like symptoms?
I'd like to hear a doctor's perspective...online searches stick to the standard gallstone symptoms.

A: I'm not a doctor, but I have had large gallstones. And yes, this can cause IBS-like symptoms. The symptoms of IBS are pain, cramping, nausea, diarrhea. All of those things can be caused by large stones -- and by small stones caught in the wrong place.

Q: What are other symptoms of gallstones aside from bloating, burping and feelings of indigestion?


A: Constipation, SEVERE pain in the abdomen at times, making it almost unbearable to think or move. Felt like a burning fire ball right in the middle of my abdomen. I had mine out and it is much better.

Q: Symptoms of a gallstone?
Recently I have been going to the doctors office regarding stomache pains. I had two blood tests, one where my lipase was up to 176 and recently down to 164, which is still 4 over what it should be. My doc says he thinks I had pancreatitus. I am going to be seeing a gastrointologist ( if I spelled that right). I don't drink to I think I may have a gallstone. I get most of my pain in the left upper abdominal (because of the supposed pancreatitus) and mid upper abs, but occaisionally get pain the the middle of my right rib cage. Its a mild pain, not extremely painful, but it does happen every so often. Most of the major pain is actually felt in the back, between my shoulder blades, as well as my lower abs (Which may be do to gas, as I burp alot after eating, as well as it coming out the other end.) I also get marks on my tongue from where acid comes up, and occaisional heartburn all of a sudden) I also think my eyes are a little yellow, but they are definately bloodshot. So, are these symptoms of a gallstone? Recent acid reflux, possible pancreatitus, pain in upper abdominals, but not exactly extreme, just enough to let me know its there (but it can built up) Back pain between shoulder blades, Gas going both up and down, pain also in lower abdominals? Also, I think I have digestion problems. I went the the bathroom and seen that there are still whole pieces of food in it, and at times I feel lightheaded and weak. Sorry if Im being disgusting, I just would like have an idea (even if I wont know for sure till wednesday) Also, I really havent felt like throwing up, but on the day my lipase count was up there I was extremely sick, and I got chills.

A: Chronic indigestion, Upper abdominal pain, Fever, Nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of bile duct obstruction Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice) Clay-colored stools Fever Sometimes small gallstones escape the gallbladder and enter the duct leading from your liver and gallbladder to your small intestine (common bile duct). They may also occasionally enter the duct leading to your pancreas. In some cases, a stone may block this duct — a condition called pancreatitis, which can be fatal if you don't receive treatment. You'll likely have pain and sometimes fever due to inflammation at or near the site of the blockage.

Q: Pls help me........Gallstones symptoms and questions?
are all these gallstones symptoms? will gallstones pain always be there all the time? 1. heartburn 2. nausea 3. Diarrhea 4. gastric pain 5. pain on the upper middle and upper right tummy 6. dull/ mild pain which is always there most of the time 7. tiredness 8. stomach pain 9. loss of appetite 10. bloatedness

A: Hi - poor you! Sounds quite possible that you have gallbladder problems. I suffered a major 'attack' one day whilst driving on the motorway (at the time I thought I was having a heart attack) and I was terrified and screaming with the pain. I managed to get off the road and was violently sick and still in pain. One year and several attacks later I finally had laporoscopic surgery to remove my gallbladder and any gallstones (there was one found on ultrasound). They removed most of my gallbladder (they usually leaved a little bit behind) and unfortunately my one and only gallstone was lodged in the end bit they left and stitched up! (MRI scan revealed it!) So it's still there ... but starting to play up now, a few months later, so I may well have to undergo further surgery. Sorry to give a bad story, but worth knowing if you're going in for the op - just make sure they don't leave any stones in! I would urge anyone with gallstones to seek help - unless you need your gallbladder removed, there are other options to disperse or zap the stones. Of course you could just have a milk/gluten intolerance or a reflux problem. Make sure you look at all other possibilities! Good luck! x

Q: Have you ever had gallstones and if yes what were your symptoms?
I have been having health problems for about 6 years and they cant find out what is wrong with me. I get pains in my arms, back , shoulders, chest, stomach and pains under and round my right side of my ribs. These pains at times last days and go away or last hrs and go away and its difficult to get good sleep.

A: When ever you have ongoing pain..never sit around asking questions..go to the doctor. according to my online search, here are some symptoms chronic indigestion, Upper abdominal pain. Sudden, steady and moderate to intense pain in your upper middle or upper right abdomen may signal a gallbladder attack. The pain may occur one to two hours after eating but may also occur at other times - even at night. It can last about 30 minutes to several hours. Gallbladder pain usually starts in your upper middle or upper right abdomen and, on occasion, may shift to your back or right shoulder blade. After the pain subsides, you might have a mild aching or soreness in your upper abdomen that can last for up to a day or so. If you've had one gallbladder attack, the odds are about seven in 10 that you'll have additional attacks. Nausea and vomiting. These signs and symptoms may accompany a gallbladder attack. Fever. Gallstones sometimes get trapped in the neck of the gallbladder and can cause persistent pain that lasts more than several hours and is accompanied by fever. If you experience this type of persistent pain or you have a fever with the pain, seek medical attention right away.

Q: Gallstones symptoms?
are all these gallstones symptoms? 1. heartburn 2. nausea 3. Diarrhea 4. gastric pain 5. pain on the upper middle and upper right tummy 6. dull/ mild pain which is always there most of the time 7. tiredness 8. stomach pain 9. loss of appetite 10. bloatedness

A: Some of the symptoms can be but can also be the symptoms of other things as well. The only way to be sure is to see a doctor. The pain with gallstones usually also manifests as a referred pain in the right shoulder and or between the shoulder blades. There is also an increasing intolerance to fatty foods. There is not usually a loss of appetite nor is there an increase in fatigue. Instead of trying to self diagnose, the best thing to do is see a doctor for a complete examination and formal diagnosis.

Q: Gallbladder stones that cause nausea - what do you eat to make symptoms better?
I'm having a lot of trouble with gallstones and I'm having the whole organ taken out next month, but meanwhile, is there any food that is better than others to eat when you have gallbladder problems? And what food makes the symptoms worse? Or does food not really make a great impact when it comes to gallstones? I am not in pain by the way, for me the gallstones just cause nausea, but that's bad enough. Thank you for any advice you may have to offer.

A: Had mine out 4 years ago...I never really had typical pain either. Food makes a big difference. Avoid fried, fatty, greasy foods; caffeine; foods high in cholesterol....rapid weight loss. BTW I also have GERD which I used to be confused about symptoms of gallstone & GERD. Gallstone pain can also radiate to the back. Good luck to you on your operation...it's a very common surgery & you go home the same day.

Q: I have gallstones and is the shooting pain in my stomach and groin area a symptom of gallstone attacks too?


A: I was just diagnosed with gallstones last month. My symptoms started out with really bad indigestion for the first six months. Then it progressed to a really bad excrutiating pain in my abdomen right beneath my sternum, then the pain shot up toward my left shoulder. It felt like cramping in my upper chest or like I was having a heart attack. I've never heard about people having shooting pain toward your groin. I went to my doctors and they gave me an ultrasound. They wanted to take my gallbladder out but, I decided that I didn't have it really bad like some people. Usually you get a gall stone attack after eating fatty foods. I decided against taking my gall bladder out. I became a vegan and stopped eating fatty foods and I haven't had any attacks since. I've also been taking chinese herbs which have healed me from having really bad indigestion due to sluggish bile flow. Now I'm taking gold coin grass to crush my stones but I don't think I will do the flush because I don't think it's for me. I figure if the stones are crushed with the gold coin grass they will come out with normal bile flow. Anyways, you should prolly go see a doctor to get diagnosed. If you do have gallstones you really nead to educate yourself because there is information that your doctor doesn't tell you. Also, in the search for questions on this site, type in problems after gall stone surgery, and you will see how many people have problems after taking their gall bladder out. Some people don't have any problems at all but, alot of people do. Here are some sites that will tell you more and educate you more about the problem. This is the site I went to where I got my herbs that helped me get better as far as increasing my bile flow. http://www.sensiblehealth.com/ also there is: http://www.gallbladderattack.com/ They both helped me in my decision to not take my gallbladder out, but you need to do what is best for yourself depending on what your symptoms are. Good luck and take care and go see the doctor!