What Are The Symptoms Of A Gallbladder Attack?

Abdominal Tenderness

Abdominal tenderness appears to be another potential symptom of a gallbladder attack. It seems to be common when patients are also dealing with an inflamed gallbladder. This may be called cholecystitis as well. This complication appears to happen when gallstones are stuck in the neck of the patient's gallbladder. Doctors may use two abdominal exams to assess tenderness. The first should help them determine what parts of the abdomen are painful or swollen. Firm pressure seems to help examine these specific areas better. Gallbladder attacks appear to cause tenderness in the upper right abdomen or the middle of the abdomen. Doctors may ask additional questions about the tenderness, such as if they are feeling it in their upper back or right shoulder as well. Patients may also want to say if it has progressed to dull or sharp pain.

Some patients may need a special magnetic resonance imaging scan to identify gallbladder inflammation. This scan seems to be called magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Individuals may need hepatobiliary nuclear imaging. It appears to confirm if their cystic duct is blocked. This may occur in acute gallbladder inflammation. Patients may need to fast to let their gallbladder rest. A low-fat diet may help as well. Antibiotics appear to be another treatment, though some individuals seem to need bile drainage or gallbladder removal surgery.

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