HomeAnswersRadiodiagnosisruq painI have RUQ pain and did an ultrasound abdomen. Is there an abnormality in my gallbladder?

How to manage RUQ pain present for almost two months?

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Dr. Ruchi Sharma

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Published At November 11, 2022
Reviewed AtJune 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I did an ultrasound abdomen. I want to know if there is an abnormality in the Gallbladder. I have had right upper quadrant pain (RUQ) pain for two months, and it has worsened over the last weeks.

Answered by Dr. Ruchi Sharma

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Based upon the single camera image of the gallbladder provided to me, your gallbladder looks normal (even though it is difficult to make a diagnosis based on a single image). Right upper quadrant (RUQ) or right upper quadrant pain can be caused by a pathology in the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, nerves, muscles, soft tissues, ribs, or cartilage. Sometimes it can be a referred pain if adjacent structures are involved in the disease process. A thorough clinical examination of the abdomen is necessary in your case, along with investigations (blood tests and imaging) to rule out a cause because you are symptomatic, and the pain has been ongoing for two months without any relief with medication. I hope this helps. Take care.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to clarify about the hyperechogenicity around the gallbladder. Is it a normal finding?

Answered by Dr. Ruchi Sharma

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes, the hyper echogenicity that you see outside the gallbladder wall is normal air within the lumen of adjacent bowel loops (air in the duodenum).

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

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