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Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: December 07, 2003

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Other Names:

gall bladder, gall stones, gallstones

Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

  • steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours

  • pain in the back between the shoulder blades

  • pain under the right shoulder

  • nausea or vomiting

  • abdominal bloating

  • recurring intolerance of fatty foods

  • colicb

  • belching

  • gas

  • indigestion

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