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What Does Severe Pain In The Upper Right Quadrant Indicate?

I have been having severe pain in my upper right quadrant, especially when I try to sneeze or take a deep breath for about one week.....I recently started drinking DECAF coffee....and this pain started about one week later....I only drink one to two cups per day....could this be irritating my gallbladder? I have also heard it is possible to crack a rib in your sleep?
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It seems like you are suffering from cholecystitis. A gallstone stuck in the cystic duct a tube that carries bile from the gallbladder, is most often the cause of sudden (acute) cholecystitis.

The gallstone blocks fluid from passing out of the gallbladder. This results in an irritated and swollen gallbladder. Infection or trauma, such as an injury from a car accident, can also cause cholecystitis.

Your doctor will carefully feel your right upper abdomen to look for tenderness. You may have blood drawn and an ultrasound, a test that uses sound waves to create a picture of your gallbladder.

Ultrasound may show gallstones, thickening of the gallbladder wall, extra fluid, and other signs of cholecystitis. This test also allows doctors to check the size and shape of your gallbladder.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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What Does Severe Pain In The Upper Right Quadrant Indicate?

Hello, It seems like you are suffering from cholecystitis. A gallstone stuck in the cystic duct a tube that carries bile from the gallbladder, is most often the cause of sudden (acute) cholecystitis. The gallstone blocks fluid from passing out of the gallbladder. This results in an irritated and swollen gallbladder. Infection or trauma, such as an injury from a car accident, can also cause cholecystitis. Your doctor will carefully feel your right upper abdomen to look for tenderness. You may have blood drawn and an ultrasound, a test that uses sound waves to create a picture of your gallbladder. Ultrasound may show gallstones, thickening of the gallbladder wall, extra fluid, and other signs of cholecystitis. This test also allows doctors to check the size and shape of your gallbladder. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka