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Have had pain in right chest area under or inside of lower rib cage for months. X-rays, ultra sound and finally ct scan done over the last few weeks and my Dr. has not been able to diagnose the problem. The pain is more intense at times and seems to b e worsening. Out of curiosity I am wondering if it could have anything to do with my gall bladder. It hurts when I get in different positions such as sitting down or getting up from sitting position. The pain also tends to radiate around my back area at times. I need to know what to do or if I should ask my Doctor for a referral to some sort of specialist. But, what kind of specialist?
In most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Some alternative treatments have also been found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of troublesome gallstones. When deciding what course of action to take for symptomatic gallstones, doctors usually choose from among three main treatment options: Watchful waiting, nonsurgical therapy, and surgical removal of the gallbladder. Though a gallstone episode can be extremely painful or frightening, almost a third to half of all people who experience an attack never have a recurrence. In some cases, the stone dissolves or becomes dislodged and thereby resumes its "silence." Because the problem may solve itself without intervention, many doctors take a wait-and-see approach following the initial episode.
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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?
Hi, In most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Some alternative treatments have also been found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of troublesome gallstones. When deciding what course of action to take for symptomatic gallstones, doctors usually choose from among three main treatment options: Watchful waiting, nonsurgical therapy, and surgical removal of the gallbladder. Though a gallstone episode can be extremely painful or frightening, almost a third to half of all people who experience an attack never have a recurrence. In some cases, the stone dissolves or becomes dislodged and thereby resumes its silence. Because the problem may solve itself without intervention, many doctors take a wait-and-see approach following the initial episode. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon