Left side pain gallbladder
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hi i recently had my gall bladder taken out and got immediate relief for about 1 month of symptoms but now i have pain in my upper left side radiating down to my left side and i have indegestion and some nausea again. it is almost like my gall bladder was never taken out. i had the light ran down my throat and into my stomach at the time of surgery with no ulcers or sign of any problems. what could this be now? what is the sign of appendicits?
I have recently stopped taking all pain medication and I feel everything. The lower left quadrant pain, upped left quadrant pain, and the upper right quadrant pain from the removal of my gallbladder. I experienced hot flashes and cold chills last night. This morning I had cold chills so bad that I had three blankets on, a hat, hoodie, and winter jacket on inside my house with the thermostat at 73 degrees. It took me over 4 hours to warm up.
I have periodic intestinal cramping with a dull to acute pain in my left side. I've been through all the tests for gallbladder, kidney, and pancrease and have tested out okay. I have a gastroenterologist and he is baffled so has anyone ever had these symptoms without finding the cause?
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I am a 31 year old female with moderate and sometimes severe pain in my left side that radiates up to my shoulder. My recent lab report revealed high liver enzymes. But my doctor didn't seem very concerned and didn't think that it was indicative of the pain on my left side. My doctor said my pain was due to colic and prescribed bentyl but I haven't seen any improvement and it has been almost two weeks.
Did your doctor have any tests done to determine that your gallbladder was bad? Gallbladder pain is felt high and on the right side of the stomach area, and into the back. Are you having any rectal bleeding? IBS can cause your symptoms, you could have a partial blockage, there are many things it could be, so don't assume the worst. Is there a history of people developing colon cancer at a young age in your family? You are very young to have colon cancer, unless it runs in the family.
A few days ago, I started having a nagging right side pain and by the next day it was so intense I ended up in the ER. They did bloodwork, uralyisis, ultrasound of my gallbladder and ct scan to check for kidney stones. Everything came back normal and now I'm very frustrated. They sent me home with painkillers and told me it could possibly be my gallbladder, to follow up and get a HIDA scan. Now a couple days later, my side doesn't hurt as bad but is sore.
It is more under the nipple to left side of my chest and left arm sometimes. I also get pain in my back sort of between shoulder blades when it is really bad. I have had ekg, reads normal ,BP 123/87 no shortness of breath. My cholesterol levels, bad cholesterol was below slightly do not remember exact number. Good cholesterol was slightly higher than normal but was told that helps to fight coronery disease.I do not have insurance and both my wife and I recently lost our jobs.
m hoping maybe someone will recognize the symptoms and be able to guide me in the right direction. The pain is under my left breast and radiates to my back. It also radiates down my left side. It seems to build up and I have ended up in the hospital a year ago and again this December due to the pain being so bad. The Dr's checking me could hardly touch my side without me coming right off the table.
I had a UTI for a few weeks and I've been on macrobid, then they switched me to cipro after 3 days of that. I have three days of pills left (of ten) and I've been having a hell of a time with it. I had my gallbladder removed years ago, but I'm having pain where it used to be if I bend over or move the wrong way. Could this just be the cipro, or my kidneys being ornery? Thanks!
i am suffering from pain in my left side lower abdomine with pain radiating to my back and sternum. my doctor is sure because of my symptoms its my gall bladder. why? im hurting on the wrong side? any ideas what the problem could be? so far all gallbladder tests have been negative. im about tapped out and cannot afford test after test on the wrong side. the pain is an achy burning feeling and sometimes i feel swollen and it hurts to lay on my side? any comments would be greatly appreciated.
One of the typical symptoms of on-going issues after the gallbladder is removed is continuing pain/discomfort - or a feeling like a 'gallbladder attack.' The attacks can last from minutes to hours and when prolonged, can elevate liver and possibly pancreatic enzyme levels in the blood. In some cases the issue is due to SOD, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.
Here is a good link: http://www.hopkins-gi.org/GDL_Disease.aspx?
I tried eating some cheese dip a month ago and woke up in extreme pain on my right side that spread across my stomach, threw up and had to go to the ER. The dr swore it was my gallbladder but all tests (blood, ultrasound and HIDA scan) were normal. I tried eating 1 cookie 2 weeks ago with my egg whites and woke up with the same pain just not as severe but I didn't throw up this time. Now I hurt all day long (right middle side).
There are various causes for left lower abdominal pain. Pain and discomfort on the lower left side of abdomen can be due to several causes such as Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, infection in kidney, kidney stones, adhesions, polycystic ovary in females, IBS, constipation, and an abscess in rectus abdominis muscle or psoas muscle. Since you do not have a lump or a tender hot spot, in all probability it is not a muscle.
My question would also be.....specifically where is the pain located? If you described your pain to your doc a lower right side and they took out your gallbladder, something doesn't 'jibe.' Gallbladder pain is usually located in the upper right quadrant. The only pain typically associated with the gallbladder that might be lower would come from spasms at the sphincter of Oddi - a place where the common bile duct enters the duodenum.
No .. I am sorry, I missed "left" part from your note; Gall bladder pain is mainly on the right side (very rarely going to left) but its lump/ mucocele is always on the right side.
Pain in this area always alerts a physician to first check the Gallbladder. The Gallbladder also refers pain to the right shoulder. If the shoulder and jaw pain was on the LEFT side of the body, the heart and cardiovascular system should be evaluated and clinical correlation is required. Other less likely considerations would be accute myocardial infarction, gas, indigestion, intercostal neuritis, and diverticulitis.
I'm having pain on my right side, it feels like it is on my rib cage. The pain comes and goes. It was less frequent this morning now it feels like it is happening more and more. Is there a live person I can speak to?
i am 25 yrs old and have been having pain in my upper left abdomin below my ribcage for about 3 months now. The pain radiates to my lower to middle back on the left side as well. the pain doesnt seem to be associated with my eating but notice that i feel the best first thing when i wake up in the morning. the pain seems to be constant for 3 months on and off and at times can be unbearable where it is difficult to lay in certain positions.
Lastly, I want to people to know that the pain originates on the RIGHT side under the ribs NOT the left side. The gallbladder is on the right side located under the upper abdomen and underneath the liver. So, if your doctor has recommended gallbladder surgery for pain on your LEFT side, I would RUN not WALK as that doctor obviously needs to retake a human anatomy class to show him that the gallbladder is located on the RIGHT side.
Don’t understand, your pain is left sided and the gallbladder is situated on the right side. Pain on the left quadrant can be due to renal colic. If the pain starts at the back and goes down to the front of the abdomen, it could most probably be a renal colic. This happens when urine is trying to pass through an obstruction usually a stone. Check with your doctor to rule out this condition.
Sludge in the gallbladder is formed from crystals and salts in excess bile.
I know someone that has what is called fatty liver and he has a terrible pain in his upper right side that circulates around his back and is in his left side at times but never as bad as the pain in his right side. He was just diagnosed today. It is caused by drinking beer. He never gets drunk but has a few in the evening. Please get an ultrasound and liver function tests if you are having these symptoms. It can turn worse.
OMG, I'm in the same exact boat as u!! Originally went to dr for stomach pain. Did no tests, assumed it was an ulcer cuz I told him my symptoms of normal pooping mixed w a tiny bit of Constiaption here and there.. He had me go to lab and get tested for h-pylori, which was negative, and a thyroid test, and nothing wrong there either.. He put me on some ulcer medication, not knowing for sure if I even had an ulcer.
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