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Q: Billiary colic (gallbladder pain)

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 30th, 2006

what can i do to help my gallbladder pain,

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 11th, 2007

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A2106

Typical during billiary colic is a pain that starts under the right ribcage and radiates to the back like a belt. Billiary colic is provoked when something (usually a gallstone) gets stuck in the billiary canals. Inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) also causes gallbladder pain. Gallstones (cholelithiasis) can be diagnosed with ultrasound scan. Further, gallstones are treated surgically by gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholectomy). For temporary relief of the pain you can request a prescription for spasmolitic drugs (trospium) and painkillers.

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