About 3 weeks ago after eating some spicy wings my husband experienced diarrhea and some nausea the next day. We were on vacation and thought he had gotten a stomach bug. When the diarrhea left he developed a sharp pain in his upper abdomen exactly where his gallbladder is located mainly after he ate. He states it feels like a sharp stabbing pain and goes around his side and to his back around his shoulder blade. He went to our family doctor upon returning home. He sent him for xrays and an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed mild to moderate sludge in his gallbladder but no stones. The doctor stated he thought the pain was chest wall inflammation. Being confused he called for clarification stating the pain was still there. So the doctor sent him for a hida (sp.??). We know the tech and was told that his gallbladder was functioning at 50%. He just spoke with the drs. office and he told the nurse to tell him that his scan was normal. Needless to say he is very frustrated and still in pain because he has had to call for each of these reports. Where do we go from here besides obviously to a different dr.
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I can understand the concerns regarding your husband. The pain which you have described is typical of gallbladder in origin. So I will suggest you to visit a Surgeon for evaluation. He may suggest him to undergo cholecystectomy. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.