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What Causes Pain Around The Rib Cage While Suffering From Gallstones?
I have constipation issues and diverticulitis issues. I am waiting to get an upper scope colonoscopy October 6th. In the hospital 2 weeks ago lower left pain scrambled up the left side and across the rib cage cam scan an ultrasound showed 7mm gallstones. I am having pain and having a but not excruciating should I go back to the hospital
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hello,
I read your message and understood your medical problem.
The pain caused by gallstones can radiate to your chest as well due to the common nerve supply. The left side of the rib cage expresses more often this situation.
If you can send to me the results of your fibroscopy it would be great, so I am able to evaluate your case in details.
If you can not afford the pain you must go to the hospital for immediate evaluation and medication.
Avoid oily or fatty food as they trigger the gallstones pain.
Hope this was helpful.
Dr.Albana
I read your message and understood your medical problem.
The pain caused by gallstones can radiate to your chest as well due to the common nerve supply. The left side of the rib cage expresses more often this situation.
If you can send to me the results of your fibroscopy it would be great, so I am able to evaluate your case in details.
If you can not afford the pain you must go to the hospital for immediate evaluation and medication.
Avoid oily or fatty food as they trigger the gallstones pain.
Hope this was helpful.
Dr.Albana
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