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Gallbladder Pain and Other Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

Written by Jan Modric in July 15th, 2009   Under: Current Health Articles, Liver and Gallbladder   Tags: , , , , ,    

Characteristics of Gallbladder Pain

Pain arising from the gallbladder or bile ducts usually appears below the right lower rib, 3-5 inches (7-12 cm) from the vertical mid-line. It may spread into the right lower or upper back, shoulder blade or shoulder. Other causes of right upper abdominal pain are liver, right kidney, ureter or adrenal gland, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, skin, muscles and ribs in affected area.


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Acute and Chronic Right Upper (RUQ) Abdominal Pain – Diagnosis

Written by Jan Modric in June 8th, 2009   Under: Current Health Articles, Gastro-Intestinal Diseases   Tags: , , , , , ,    

A cause of right upper abdominal pain (also known as right upper quadrant or RUQ pain) may be suspected from its duration, relation to meals, medicines, breathing, body movements and accompanying symptoms.

In this article disorders that cause pain only or mainly in the upper right abdomen are described. 


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