I come from a LONG line of family with gallbladder issues. Both of my parents, and all my aunts and uncles on both sides have had theirs removed, most at young ages.
I have been having symptoms that are identical to a gallbladder attack. Everything from what I ate before I had the pains (greasy foods, high fat foods, etc.), to the gas, constipation or diahrea (haven't had a normal bowel movement for over 3 weeks), pains in my back and front abdomen. However, the "sensitivity to the touch" is more on my LEFT side than my right.
I'm 99.5% sure it's my gallbladder, and I'm going to the doctor on Monday, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem so I don't sound like a complete moron when I go in there to talk to the doctor. My parents thought that they had issues on their LEFT side, but it's been almost 30 years for both of them...so they can't remember everything.
Any answers or personal experiences are appreciated!!! Thanks ahead of time.
2007-02-16 04:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by Heck if I know! 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I had my gallbladder removed due to gallstones.
the pain starts in the center and radiates around to the back.
The pain you are describing is more likely a Kidney if it is localized and tender to the touch as a swollen kidney presses against the ribs which contain it. Your stomach is also left of center, your gallbladder is right of center,but the spasms cause pain all the way around to your back. If you feel like you are being squeezed all the way around from the front to the back, that is your gallbladder spasm.
Please go to the doctor and tell them the history of gallstones in your family. Emphasize that the pain is intolerable and get a prescription that will prevent the spasm. Ask for an ultrasound examination of your gallbladder, liver and kidneys as these are the areas which are located where your pain is. INSIST on treatment or a treatment plan before you leave.
I lived with spastic gallbladder for MONTHS. I don't want you to suffer as I did. Insist on the Ultrasound of that area to rule out gallstones. It is the only test that can and it took 3 emergency room visits for them to do one.
The gallbladder removal surgery is quick, leaves only three tiny scars that are barely noticeable and if you are feeling good and all your vitals are good, they will release you the next day. The worst part of surgery is being awake while they strapped your arms down. Ask for sedation before they begin to Prep you for surgery. You really do not want to remember any of that stuff. I wish I could forget.
peace and good health.
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