How should I prepare for my appointment to diagnose gallstones?

Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

To prepare for your appointment to diagnose gallstones, first find out about any limitations on what you can eat or drink before the appointment. Make a list of your current medications and supplements and a list of your symptoms, whether or not they seem connected to gallstones. Think about any questions you have and write them down as well. Be sure to bring a friend or someone from your family to help you remember important information.

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Gallstones

Your gallbladder contains digestive fluids that help you process foods that you eat. When these fluids harden they are call gallstones. Gallstones range in size from smaller than a grain of sand to golf ball size. Gallstones might not cause any symptoms. If you experience sudden pain in the upper right part of your abdomen or in the center of your abdomen, pain in your right shoulder or back pain between your shoulders, you may have gallstones that need medical attention.

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