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What Causes Right Sided Pain When Suffering From Gallbladder Problem?
I have been having pain in my right side. Finally found out that my hepatitis is acting up with viral level of 6000. Prior to this my dr. Could not diagnose and that I was having gallbladder issue scheduled for gallbladder removal at the same time got liver biopsy. Liver biopsy came back normal. My doctor plans on treatment with medication Viread. Appointment is scheduled for 2/14. I continue to live in pain and fear that my liver is going through more damage as my doctor doesn't seem to be in a rush to get me in sooner. I tried to get in faster but staff kept brushing me off being rude.
noted history of gallbladder problem associated with right sided pain. it is possible that you have gallstone disease or any pathology (infective or obstructive) affecting your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tract area. muscular strain, cocstochondritic and pleuritic pain must also be ruled-out. if gallstone disease is proven, it is best if you consult with a general surgeon for physical examination and clinical evaluation. other diagnostics (such as liver function tests, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. in cases of gallstone management, an elective (scheduled) cholecystectomy has less risk of developing complications as compared to an emergent one, hence, early discussion of plan of management with surgeon is advised. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (or surgical removal of the gallbladder). it could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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What Causes Right Sided Pain When Suffering From Gallbladder Problem?
hi. noted history of gallbladder problem associated with right sided pain. it is possible that you have gallstone disease or any pathology (infective or obstructive) affecting your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tract area. muscular strain, cocstochondritic and pleuritic pain must also be ruled-out. if gallstone disease is proven, it is best if you consult with a general surgeon for physical examination and clinical evaluation. other diagnostics (such as liver function tests, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. in cases of gallstone management, an elective (scheduled) cholecystectomy has less risk of developing complications as compared to an emergent one, hence, early discussion of plan of management with surgeon is advised. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (or surgical removal of the gallbladder). it could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye