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Gallbladder Disease
Alternate Names : Biliary Disease, Gallbladder Attack
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Gallbladder Disease Symptoms & Signs
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abdominal fullness, gaseous
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abdominal pain
- severe
- located on the right side (right upper quadrant) or in the upper middle of the abdomen (epigastric)
- may subside over 12 to 18 hours in uncomplicated cases
- recurrent or with similar pain in past
- occurs following meals
- worsens during deep inspiration
- radiating to back or below the right shoulder blade (right scapular area)
- worsens after eating or drinking greasy (high fat) foods or fluids
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fever
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nausea
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vomiting
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heartburn
- chills and shaking
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chest pain under the breastbone
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• Definition
• Gallbladder Disease Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Gallbladder Disease Symptoms & Signs
• Gallbladder Disease Prevention
• Gallbladder Disease Diagnosis & Tests
• Gallbladder Disease Treatment
• Gallbladder Disease Prognosis
• Gallbladder Disease Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Cholecystitis (Gallstones)
• Cholelithiasis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Amylase - Urine
• CBC
• CHEM-20
• Gall Bladder Radionuclide Scan
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Bile
• Chest Pain
• Duodenum
• Fat
• Fever
• Gas/Flatus - Excessive
• Heartburn
• Intentional Weight Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Palpation
Review Date : 5/1/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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