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What To Do If Had Slight Pain Under Rib Cage After A Gall Bladder Attack?
I had a gallbladder attack 9 weeks ago, I was treated with antibiotics an IV fluids for 4 days. The ultrasound shows 8mm stone and 2 more of 4mm. I am vegan and had not other attack since then. the only issue I have is slight pain under my rib cage. I wonder if that slight pain is going to go away. Doctor said that could be an internal bruise from the attack
noted history of gallstones associated with pain. even if you're vegan now, the pain wouldn't go away if the underlying pathology (gallstones) is still there. antibiotics will only decrease the inflammation of your gallbladder but will not dissolve the stones. it is best if you consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon and especially now that the symptom is persistent and bothersome, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder), which could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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What To Do If Had Slight Pain Under Rib Cage After A Gall Bladder Attack?
hi. noted history of gallstones associated with pain. even if you re vegan now, the pain wouldn t go away if the underlying pathology (gallstones) is still there. antibiotics will only decrease the inflammation of your gallbladder but will not dissolve the stones. it is best if you consult with a doctor with urgency, preferably a general surgeon and especially now that the symptom is persistent and bothersome, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. definitive treatment is cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder), which could be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye