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Can my stomach pain indicate gallbladder disease?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I think I have a gallbladder disease. My stomach hurts every time after I eat. The pain is in the middle of my stomach and my back. Does it sound like gallbladder disease? Is it something I should go to my doctor or ER? My mother and grandmother had their gallbladder removed, so it may be hereditary.

Answered by Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

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MBBS

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Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of a genetic component in gallbladder diseases implies an elevated susceptibility due to your family history. The described pain aligns with symptoms of gallbladder stones, particularly if it intensifies post-meals and while reclining. To confirm the diagnosis, an abdominal ultrasound is recommended. Treatment options encompass endoscopic or open surgical removal of the gallbladder, along with medical interventions such as Ursodiol (Ursodeoxycholic acid) or Chenodiol (Chenodeoxycholic acid), or a combination of both if the stones are cholesterol-based.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 7, 2017
Reviewed At August 14, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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