is this gallstones? what should i do?
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I've had this happen to me maybe 4-5 times within the last year. I've been having this pain in my stomach on and off. It's in my upper stomach to the right, under my rib cage. It seems like it happens a lot after eating too much greasey food. It sometimes lasts for days and is on and off. I'm a male in my 30s . I'm a very picky eater but have eaten a lot of high sugar, fat, and sodium foods over the years. I've done some reading and to me it seems like it could be gallstones. I'm hoping it's just some kind of indigestion but being on the right side more scares me a lot. I didn't ask my Dr about it last appt because it went away so I thought it was just indigestion and didn't really think of it. Also had a question, when you get pain from gall stones can it go away on it's own or will it stay there until you get them removed. Is it true they can sometimes dissolve on their own over time? I have a really bad needle phobia and am deathly afraid of having surgery. Thanks
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@susand Ask your doctor for an ultrasound of your gallbladder and HIDA scan. Some people pass their gallstones but sometimes they have to be removed. Most people have gallstones, it just depends on size and if they cause the gallbladder issues. Fatty food will make it worse. Definitely cut out fatty, processed foods and try and cook from fresh. Definitely cut out fatty, processed foods and try and cook from fresh.