Gallbladder Attack

GALLBLADDER ATTACK SYMPTOMS

Please note that if you are in severe pain and particularly if your attack symptoms are accompanied by fever DO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT GO FOR FLUSH TREATMENT. The following symptoms are typical of a gallbladder attack.

1. Moderate to severe pain under the right side of the rib cage
   
2. Pain may radiate through to the back or to the right shoulder
   
3. Severe upper abdominal pain (biliary colic)
   
4. Nausea
   
5. Queasiness
   
6. Vomiting
   
7. Gas
   
8. Burping or belching
   
9. Attacks are often at night
   
10. Attacks often occur after overeating
    
11. Pain will often but not always follow a meal with fats or grease
    
12. Pain may be worse with deep inhalation
    
13. Attacks can last from 15 minutes to 15 hours