Gallbladder Disease Symptoms

*Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease*
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Gallbladder disease symptoms occur in patients with gallstones (cholelithiasis) or in patients who develop and infection of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). Gallbladder symptoms almost always include pain in the right upper abdomen. The pain associated with gallbladder disease symptoms often will be cramping in nature. Pain may radiate to the shoulder or back. Pain may be worse at night. Is not uncommon for patients to have exacerbation of their pain after eating, particularly fatty foods. If people develop cholecystitis, severe pain is associated with fever. The incidence of gallbladder disease is greatest in people who are 40-50 years old. Women are more likely to develop gallbladder disease. Other associated conditions include obesity, oral contraceptives, rapid weight loss, diabetes mellitus, strong family history, or pregnancy.

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