Gullbladder?

Updated on February 19, 2012
A.R. asks from Milwaukee, WI
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I have been having pain on and off in my upper abdomen. I posted days ago that I felt a bump like a marble in one spot too. Once the dr said those are poop when u feel that. I am wondering if it could be my gullbladder or if it's constipation even though I went a few times in the last 24 hrs. Anyone experience this? I also read that constipation is a symptom of it.

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K.B.

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Gallbladder pain is really intense. I used to have gallbladder issues - specifically, gall stones and when one happened to be passing through the bile duct that empties into the small intestine, the pain was enough to make me want to die. Seriously, it was the worst pain imaginable. Like passing a kidney stone, but a different location. Centered in my upper abdomen, but radiating around to my back. It would be triggered by eating any foods or a meal that was greasy, fried, or high in fat. It would last from 10 to 20 minutes, than subside on its own. Sometimes I ended up vomiting and then the pain was gone. Getting my gall bladder removed fixed that permanently. The doctor actually saved the gall stones they found in a container and showed them to me. They were only slightly bigger than grains of sand - they were so tiny, and I couldn't believe something so small could cause so much pain.

However, I can't comment if you are feeling a bump like a marble. I wouldn't think that that would be a sign of constipation - having hard irregular stools and trouble passing them is constipation. Gas that builds up in any area for any reason will cause pain too. Or you could have the beginnings of a stomach ulcer or acid reflux.

Bottom line? Go to your doctor and start having some diagnostics done to get to the bottom of it.

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K.B.

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When my gallbladder was going bad, this happened. I have xrays showing the poop and it blocked in the same spot twice.
Just to make sure, see a doctor. My gallbladder got impacted because I didn't want to have surgery. It could have been much more serious. When it gets to that point, the pain is like labor.

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A.R.

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I know people who have had trouble with their Gallbladders but I'm not familiar with their symptoms. I do know that constipation can cause a lot of pain. If it's constipation you need to be drinking a lot of water to hydrate and eat more fruit and fiber. To get a jump start go to the grocery store and buy a container of prunes (I'm serious). You can find them on the aisle with raisens, dates, etc. They really are pretty good. Eat a couple each morning and you will be very surprised what a difference it will make. If none of the above help, I'd see my doctor...there could be something more serious going on. Most of the time with constipation you'll have lower back pain and an uncomfortable pressure feeling like you really need to go to the bathroom but can't. Dairy will make it worse so maybe hold off on that for a couple of days. Good luck...

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E.V.

answers from Phoenix on

Check curezone.com. They have a forum and article about gallbladder flush.Maybe it will helps.

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