What Causes Pain In Waist And Ribs?

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015

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Mon, 16 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : Have pain on right side above the waist, behind the lower ribs. Could it be gall bladder?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Certainly a possibility, and the most likely one; need some info pls

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The gall bladder is indeed a possibility ma'am, but could you also tell me about the following:

+Any associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, increased pain after eating a meal (Especially a fatty meal), etc.?
+Pain also towards the back or more towards the back
+Any irregularities in your bowel movements like diarrhoea or constipation, etc.?
+Abdominal bloating?

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar