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Do Gallstones Cause Cramps In Abdomen And White, Mucus Filled Stools?

Several hours ago after eating a light meal, I had a bowel movement, the stool was white with mucus, about the same time I began intense abnomimal contracting pain, this was six hours ago and no relief, I was recently diagnosed with severa l small gallstones, could this be related, there is also a burning sensation, it gets worse if I even drink anything, not sure what to do!
posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

After going through your question I can understand your concern.

Your pain might be most likely related to Gall bladder stone and its complication like Acute Cholecystitis, Common Bile Duct obstruction or Pancreatitis.
Though other possibilities are there like stomach infection but complications related to gall bladder stone need to be considered first as it requires aggressive treatment.

You should go to ER.
There is a need for immediate clinical examination and depending on it following investigations may be required-
- Complete Blood Count.
- Liver Function Test.
- Serum Amylase, Lipase.
- Urine examination.
- Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis.

Depending upon clinical examination and above test result further investigations like -
- CT scan of abdomen.
- MRCP (Magnetic Resonant Cholesysto-Pancreatography).
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholesysto-Pancreatography).

May be required.

Hope this helps you.
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Do Gallstones Cause Cramps In Abdomen And White, Mucus Filled Stools?

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question I can understand your concern. Your pain might be most likely related to Gall bladder stone and its complication like Acute Cholecystitis, Common Bile Duct obstruction or Pancreatitis. Though other possibilities are there like stomach infection but complications related to gall bladder stone need to be considered first as it requires aggressive treatment. You should go to ER. There is a need for immediate clinical examination and depending on it following investigations may be required- - Complete Blood Count. - Liver Function Test. - Serum Amylase, Lipase. - Urine examination. - Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis. Depending upon clinical examination and above test result further investigations like - - CT scan of abdomen. - MRCP (Magnetic Resonant Cholesysto-Pancreatography). - ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholesysto-Pancreatography). May be required. Hope this helps you.