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My 11-year-old son got acute periumbilical abdominal pain. Can he have gallstones?
Query: Hello doctor, My 11 year old son has acute periumbilical abdominal pain after waking up and vomited a couple of times. Before, he used to wake up with mild to moderate pain, but three days back he had severe pain. The pain got relieved half way to the ER, so we came back home. I noticed early the fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are pointing towards cholelithiasis. Also, this is more likely since you have mentioned in your history you have the same issue. Depending on the type of stones, the next step is either remova... Read Full »
What is causing my persistent pain after gallbladder removal?
Query: Hi doctor, Left side manageable pain for years after gallbladder removal. Recently, I had gastrointestinal scope and was told I have gastritis patches, hernia with band and inflammation in duodenum. I started on a H2 blocker one month before the scope, no change. After scope results, I was switched ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Glad to hear from you. Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to answer all your questions. I am sorry to hear about the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. It is good to hear that you have seen a doctor and that lifestyle changes have been suggested to you. Here are a few other tips that may... Read Full »
What causes postcholecystectomy syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, Over a year ago, I scheduled an appointment to try to understand why I was rapidly losing weight. My gastroenterologist ran some tests and did an upper endoscopy as well as a HIDA scan. The upper turned out negative for all tests however the HIDA scan reported that my gallbladder was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I understand that a year back you have been diagnosed with gallbladder dyskinesia or dysmotility as reported by HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid). I was wondering whether you have weight loss as the only primary symptom or associated with abdominal p... Read Full »
What are the ways to cure single gallstone?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a single gallstone. I am not facing any symptoms but about last week I felt a severe and intense pain in stomach and immediately to back which continues until I had an Decloyran injection. This pain did not spread over the abdomen. When we met the doctor he checked very carefull... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So starting from answering your first question. The pain of twisting of veins is an strange term in itself. Why would veins twist around in a healthy young lady with no previous significant medical history. So I do not believe this. Second, the gall bladder is not r... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had a gall bladder removal surgery two years ago and I feel discomfort in the right upper abdomen area always. What could be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen your reports and they are absolutely normal (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). I suggest you have an ultrasound abdomen and particularly look for the liver texture, gall bladder stump which i... Read Full »
I have gallbladder inflammation along with pericardial and pleural effusion. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male, and a few months back, I went to the hospital for pain in my upper right quadrant. My gall bladder was inflamed, and there was fluid around my heart and lungs (pericardial and pleural effusion). I got all the tests done for disease and infection, and they all came... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Right-sided pleural effusion can come from an inflamed gallbladder as the infection and inflammation can cause fluid collection on the right pleural space, which lies above the gallbladder. But getting pericardial effusion is unusual. It mig... Read Full »