Sharp pain under right ribcage = gallstones? Posted: 03-17-07 10:55am
I have been having sharp pains under the
right side of my ribs and right under the
middle of my ribcage for about 3 weeks.
The pain is not everyday, but it has
happened enough to make me worry. When the
pain happens, it is uncomfortable and
sharp enough to cause tears. I thought it
was just a stomach bug, because
occasionally I would vomit or feel
naseaus. I went a week without eating at
night because of this feeling. At my 30
week appointment they noticed I had lost 2
pounds, and I was having the pain too.
Doctor sent me to get ultrasound of
gallbladder on thursday, but did not
receive the fax on time to notify me on
friday. Now I am anxious to know what is
wrong with me, and scared another attack
might happen over the weekend. Today I
just feel bloated and uncomfortable, I am
afraid to eat. What do you think is wrong
with me? I am worried that Monday they
will tell me nothing is wrong, but I know
something is not right in my body. The
doctor says baby is fine and strong.
|
DoctorAnswer
Doctor Answer
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 16777211
Thanks: 10
Thanked:0
Pregnancy Answer A2490 Posted: 03-26-07 02:58am
Sharp pain under the right ribcage
accompanied by nausea and vomiting could
be due to gallstones; gallstones can be
confirmed only with an ultrasound scan of
the area. I know you are little anxious
while waiting, but this is the proper
procedure.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Pregnancy Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made.
Schizophreniahealth
This page was last updated on June 11, 2008
