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foresta
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 Posted: 11/05/05 - 03:00 Post subject: Is Swollen Stomach a Symptom of Gallbladder Problems? |
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Lately, I have noticed that my stomach is swollen all the time. I thought it will go away, but it didn't. My question is about gallbladder. Is swollen stomach a common symptom of gallbladder problems? Thanks
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ryden
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| Posted: 11/11/05 - 14:46 Post subject: |
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You need to go to your doctor to be examined. It is hard for me to tell you if what you are experiencing has something to do with your gallbladder. To be able to do that, I need more information. However, I can tell you more about gallbladder problems. Swollen stomach can be a symptom that indicates on existing problem with gallbladder. Stones can develop in gallbladder and they are diagnosed with ultrasonography or by oral cholecystography. Patients with gallbladder stones are experiencing abdominal pain or pressure discomfort that can last from one hour to even one day. This is typical biliary colic of gallstone disease. The removal of gallbladder and the stones is the best treatment for the patients in this condition. The procedure of removal gallstones is called cholecystectomy. If there are no abdominal symptoms, then the cholecystectomy is not needed. Cholecystectomy is performed using laparoscopic techniques or through abdominal incision. Laparoscopic procedure has shorter hospital stay, minimal scarring and faster return to normal activities. I hope that I have helped you with this information.
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| Posted: 08/15/06 - 11:25 Post subject: |
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YES! I am post gall bladder surgery 7 weeeks and still have a swollen stomach, gas and basically indigestion. I had an MRI therafter and they did not find a thing. I heard it sometimes takes up to a year to feel 100% regardless of what the doctors tell you.
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| Posted: 10/07/06 - 12:56 Post subject: Galbladder |
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I have pain in my upper back both right and left shooting pains. At the moment I am experiencing it more on my left as well as the left side of my stomach. I have tremendous gas and my belches are extremely LOUD and powerful. I feel as if someone punched me and I am bruised on the left as well as the right back side of my body. I have had 2 c-sections and a hernia repaired. I am so afraid of doctors and I don't want to die. Can you please re-assure me that it could very well be my galbladder??
Please Help,
Sandra
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| Posted: 11/03/06 - 03:14 Post subject: gallbladder recovery? |
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| does using a cold ice pack help with the selling to go down after gallbladder surgeory? i recentally had had a operation due to gallstones and there fore got my gallbladder removed? |
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CHRONOS0001
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| Posted: 08/27/07 - 14:42 Post subject: hard swollen abdomen |
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I am a guy.
I have a swollen abdomen (distended) and very sensitive to the touch. I also have pain on the left side of my chest, left shoulder and arm. I also have this area around the left shoulder blade (about halfway down) that seems to be in a knot most of the time. (I have my wife beat me up there for releif) I feel like there is an empty hole right under my rib cage. I try to eat or drink something to ease the discomfort, to no avail. I end up bloating again.
I also have periods (very few and very short) of disorientation. for no reason I can think of, my head will swim.
I have had a cardiac catheterization and the cardiologist found 30% right and 40% left blockage. I asked him if that kind of blockage could cause my symptoms and he said:"no"
I had an upper endoscopy done; everything is nice and pink with no trace of H-pylori.
I have had 2 ultrasounds on my gall bladder and the second revealed stones.
I am still in turmoil. I am awaiting surgery, but my day to day life sucks.
some of the other things are: hot flashes. There are time when it seems I will never be able to cool down. Even when standing in front of an AC unit, I can not cool down.
I tend to feel extremely tired. I will be walking along and all of a sudden, I can barely stand. My eyes feel like they have sand in them. After an short time, it passes.
I do not drink (one beer in 6 months)
I used to smoke cigarettes but quit April 22 2006 (right before the cardiac cath)
If you have similar symptoms, or can give me advice, I am all ears... |
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