Gallbladder disease
Alternative Names
Biliary disease; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colicSymptoms
- Abdominal fullness or gas
- Abdominal pain that is:
- Severe
- Located on the right side (right upper quadrant) or in the upper middle of the abdomen (epigastric)
- Decreased over 12 to 18 hours in uncomplicated cases
- Recurrent or similar to pain in past
- Occurring after meals
- Worse during deep intake of breath
- Radiating to back or below the right shoulder blade
- Worse after eating or drinking fatty foods or fluids
- Chest pain under the breastbone
- Chills and shaking
- Fever
- Heartburn
- Nausea and vomiting
Exams and Tests
The abdomen is tender to the touch.
Tests that detect gallstones or inflammation include:
- Abdominal CT scan
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Abdominal x-ray
- A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
- Amylase
- Amylase, urine
- Chemistry panel (chem-20)
- Lipase
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