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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Nausea?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: Can gallatones develop in a year ? Last XXXXXXX my ultrasound and ct showed no gallstones but i have pain above my belly button. Went to a doctor not my regular doctor as her office is closed today. I have pain on the right on and off. Some nasuea and vomitting. Only once i vomitted.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Gallbadder sludge;viral gastroenteritis;constipation;IBS

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I understand your concerns.

1. You are saying that the ultrasound done last XXXXXXX together with ct-scan did not show any gallstone. For the moment, you are having pain above your belly button associated with nausea.

2. Your actual symptoms might be related to gallbladder sludge. One year is enough for sludge to develop.

3. However, there might be other causes to your actual symptoms:
- GI viral infections
- constipation
- IBS

Another abdominal ultrasound is recommended to determine the right cause.

4. For the moment, I advise to:
- increase fluids intake
- avoid fatty/chilly/spicy foods
- take antispasmodic medications (including Spasmex or buscopan)

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (14 hours later)

Thanks doctor would the sludge make me very gassy and have pain near the belly button ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,possibly;other causes to consider apart sludge...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

Yes, possibly, sludge will make you very gassy and having pain near your belly button. However, other pathologies like viral gastroenteritis and IBS should be ruled out too.

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (38 hours later)

I had an ultrasound done no sludge or stones. also a ct scan. so gastroenteritis the doctor said.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Confirmed viral gastroenteritis;will be settled in a few more days

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

I am happy to hear that all the tests resulted normal with no sludge or stones. This confirms viral gastroenteritis. It will be settled in a few days.

I advise to:
- drink more fluids especially water
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take simethicone and antacids for the gas
- have light meals
- avoid foods high in fat, sugar or that would aggravate your symptoms

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar