Gall Bladder Pain Symptoms
The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped, non-essential digestive organ located behind the stomach. It aids in the digestive process by storing the bile that is produced in the liver until it is needed by the small intestine to begin the breakdown of food. Gall bladder pain is caused by inflammation or infection of the gall bladder. The root of the inflammation or infection is typically the development of gallstones.
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Abdominal Pain
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Abdominal pain is the primary symptom of any gall bladder condition or abnormality. The pain is usually located in the upper right section of the abdomen. It typically radiates to the back and right shoulder blade. Pain due to gall bladder conditions is usually severe, ranging from sharp and cramping to dull and aching. It tends to worsen after eating a meal when the gall bladder is trying to release bile through a blocked bile duct.
Nausea and Vomiting
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Another common complaint of those suffering with gall bladder conditions is nausea and vomiting. These symptoms may require medical attention if they persist for several days due to the possibility of dehydration.
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Fever
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A low-grade fever occurs in a small percentage of gall bladder sufferers. Occasionally, the fever is accompanied by chills.
Clay-Colored Stool
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When bile is prevented from reaching the small intestine, it is not able to help your body to properly absorb fat. The addition of bile to food is what creates its brown color. Clay-colored stools are indicative of the absence of bile.
Jaundice
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Jaundice is a symptom of severe gall bladder conditions. It will manifest as the yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Jaundice is caused by an overabundance of bilirubin, the byproduct of old red blood cells. This happens when bilirubin is unable to make its way from the liver through bile ducts to the small intestine.
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