Hi..I had a recent repeat gallbladder ultrasound and they said it was contracted. A follow up visit is scheduled for two weeks. I am not having any fever, chills, nausea or vomiting. I have had a few episodes of really bad abdominal pain that radiated to my back. This happened twice recently...but the pain subsided after about 20 minutes. I took advil and also drank some apple cider vinegar with warm water as I have read that can help. I have also been eating bland for two weeks...and doing fruit and veggie smoothies as well. I am very scared and concerned. I have never had any surgery and am afraid of anesthesia. Any thoughts? Do I go to ER if pain comes on again even without any other symptoms? Thanks.
Hello, You have been diagnosed to be having contracted bladder, contracted bladder occurs due to gall stones (hardened cholesterol & bilirubin, inflammation). Gall stones block the bile ducts & trigger sharp pain, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea & jaundice. You are suggested to be clinically examined & treated by a Surgeon. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of your symptoms & the pathology detected. You will either be treated by shockwave lithography, cholecystectomy, ERCP, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.