For The Last Week I've Been Dealing With Hot Flashes

Posted on Fri, 7 Dec 2018

Question: For the last week I've been dealing with hot flashes and cold chills. I have been experiencing sharp pains in my stomach right above my waist as slightly on the right side that takes my breath and I double over in pain only for a second. I'm nauseated multiple times a day. Last few days I can't eat. I want to but after a bite or two my body tells me no more. I am a male of 24 years.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cholecystitis suspected.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I am sorry for your situation. I think these symptoms come from cholecystitis that is inflammation of gallbladder
It is often caused by the blockage of gallbladder ducts by gallbladder stones.
The chills and hot flashes you were expecting are signs of fever and elevated body temperature caused by inflammation.
You should do an abdominal ultrasound to check it or MRI.
You should treat it with broad spectrum antibiotics given intravenous and spasmolytics such spasmex or buscopan for pain.
If inflammation is repeated often and also many gallbladder stones are present surgery may be needed.

Hope I have answered the question.
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