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Re: Possible gallbladder infection?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:20:29 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 4 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I would really appreciate your opinion. About 4 days ago, I developed
>what seemed to be a GI bug. I had a low-grade temp to 100- 101,
>diarrhea, overall "sick" feeling. The diarrhea disappeared, but was
>replaced by a nagging pain which presented just under the breastbone,
>radiating to under the r. side of the rib cage. It's not an intense
>pain, but feels rather bruised, and tender to the touch, annoying. Of
>course, being 7 weeks pg., I feel fatigued and nauseous already. I
>called my OB who told me to call my reg. MD who said I should take
>Mylanta and wait. The question of possible gallbladder involvement was
>raised. My questions are, I still have this low-grade temp of about
>100.5 -101; how detrimental is this to me and the pregnancy since it's
>been a few days, and, 2) if this is a case of a gallbladder infection,
>what could happen to both me and the baby if it is left untreated? Are
>the symptoms I described common to a gallbladder problem? I am currently
>taking reg. Tylenol and it really doesn't seem to be helping. I am
>very concerned that something serious is brewing and nothing is being
>done. Should I be more assertive or should I just "wait it out" as has
>been suggested. Your opinion is most appreciated.
>
>--
>Monica
>

It very well could be gallbladder disease, and it should be pursued by your physicians. This can become a serious problem.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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