Referred pain is when the pain you feel in one part of your body is actually caused by pain or injury in another part of your body. For example, an injured pancreas could be causing pain in your back, ...

If a person experiences gallbladder-related pain, they may be able to manage some symptoms and ease gallbladder pain at home. However, severe gallbladder pain may require medical attention, including ...

Conditions affecting the gallbladder, such as gallstones, inflammation, and polyps, can cause back pain. These conditions often cause pain in the abdomen, which may radiate to the back. When a problem ...

Gallbladder pain is often caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, though it can also be triggered by inflammation. Other causes, such as infection, are possible. The pain can be sudden and ...

Pain or pressure in your belly could be from a gallbladder attack. A gallbladder attack is also called a gallstone attack. If gallstones are affecting your gallbladder, you could experience pain in ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including ...

This week we are going to discuss a rather diffuse and difficult differential diagnosis for physicians to consider when evaluating patients for pain. The differences between visceral pain (i.e.

The most common treatment for gallstones is removing your gallbladder. The gallbladder is not an essential organ, which means that you can live normally without one. It is a storage organ for bile.