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Could Gallbladder Problems Cause Rib Cage And Upper Back Pain?
gall bladder i have had these pains since i was pregnant. i think its my gall bladder im not sure.. its a pain under my rib cage and my upper back. i take tums and it doesnt help at all. hurts when i inhale and usually lasts 5 hours at night. it got to where i threwup lastnight.. i had to sleep in crawling position.. os it my gall bladder?
Tue, 10 May 2016
Hi
It well could be your gallbladder and you need an upper abdominal ultrasound to check for gallstones
It could also be peptic ulcer disorder so I would also do an upper endoscopy
It well could be your gallbladder and you need an upper abdominal ultrasound to check for gallstones
It could also be peptic ulcer disorder so I would also do an upper endoscopy
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