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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Upper Abdomen?

I am experiencing pain similar to that of gallstones in my right upper abdomen inside my rib cage. I do not however have a gallbladder. I had it removed around 4 years ago. The pain recently started and comes and goes sometimes only for minutes other times it s hours.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hello dear user!
I have gone through your query and understood your concerns!
Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic.
Having a history of gallbladder stones in the past, and a surgery of gallbladder removal, makes you more prone to have complications and similar disorders of gastrointestinal tract. Your remaining biliary ways, your stomach, duodenum, liver or pancreas may be affected and be responsible for the symptoms you are undergoing. You should be checked up periodically after the surgery and see the integrity of the organs i mentioned above.
I would recommend you some examinations to get more details about your health status.
- Abdominal ultrasound to see your liver, stomach, pancreas, and kidneys as well.
- Bilirubin and liver enzymes to see the function of liver.
- Complete blood count
- H.Pylori test and gastroesophageal endoscopy if your doctor recommends it.
Avoid foods which worsen your symptom such as spicy foods, salty foods and fats.
I hope this answer was helpful to you!
Please kindly rate it and write a short review about your experience with me!
Thank you and best regards!
DR ERIOL.
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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Upper Abdomen?

Hello dear user! I have gone through your query and understood your concerns! Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic. Having a history of gallbladder stones in the past, and a surgery of gallbladder removal, makes you more prone to have complications and similar disorders of gastrointestinal tract. Your remaining biliary ways, your stomach, duodenum, liver or pancreas may be affected and be responsible for the symptoms you are undergoing. You should be checked up periodically after the surgery and see the integrity of the organs i mentioned above. I would recommend you some examinations to get more details about your health status. - Abdominal ultrasound to see your liver, stomach, pancreas, and kidneys as well. - Bilirubin and liver enzymes to see the function of liver. - Complete blood count - H.Pylori test and gastroesophageal endoscopy if your doctor recommends it. Avoid foods which worsen your symptom such as spicy foods, salty foods and fats. I hope this answer was helpful to you! Please kindly rate it and write a short review about your experience with me! Thank you and best regards! DR ERIOL.