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Could The Pain In Right Abdomen Be Due To Problem In Gall Bladder?
For the past four days I have felt pain on a level 6 out of 10 on the right side of my back half way between shoulder and waist. At first I thought it was an aggravation of a one-year-old bruised rib in the same spot and medicated with ibuprofen. However, there is also a lesser but growing pain developing in my front right abdomen just under the lower rib. Could this be a gal bladder issue? If so, can it be dangerous to wait eight more hours to be seen by personal physician?
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen could be due to gallbladder related issues, liver related issues or peptic ulcer disease.
You can get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done to see if it is due to gallbladder issue.
If you can tolerate the pain, you can wait for 8 hours.
But I would advise you to go to ER for evaluation.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen could be due to gallbladder related issues, liver related issues or peptic ulcer disease.
You can get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done to see if it is due to gallbladder issue.
If you can tolerate the pain, you can wait for 8 hours.
But I would advise you to go to ER for evaluation.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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