gall bladder problem? - Gallbladder Message Board

Kaseyjcf · 02-18-2004, 02:10 PM

My son who is 26 called me yesterday. He said I don't want to worry you (which of course makes me worry more) but I went to the doctor today with bad abdominal pain and the doc wants him to have an ultrasound tommorrow. Seems the doc thinks it may be a gallbladder problem. He says he has had pain upon arising in the morning and also after he eats. I guess this has been going on for a while. Anyone out there have a similar experience. I thought only older folks like me got gallbladder problems. could a young man get gallstones? What could cause the morning pain? I am more than a little concerned as he is my youngest child. Thank you for reading. Blessings to all.

Harry · 02-18-2004, 10:01 PM

The after eating pain certainly sounds like gallbladder problems and if it is inflammeed/irritated it could wake you up as well as wake up with pain.

You are certainly doing the right thing. Be careful an inflammed GB is dangerous!!

actudan · 02-19-2004, 06:59 AM

Seems his docto is following the right steps. An ultrasound should reveal any inflammation and/or stones. If it is the gallbladder, removal of the organ will probably be suggested and needed. Good luck!

carebear73 · 02-19-2004, 09:37 AM

Yes, a young person can get gallstones. I am 30 and have had abdominal pain for almost 10 years before they figured out it was my gallbladder. An ultrasound should reveal gallstones. I needed a hida scan to reveal my problems. Even if the ultrasound shows up negative, I would advise for another test. Good luck.

maak823 · 02-19-2004, 10:19 AM

Yes, gall stones occur in young people- mine showed up at the age of 33. Gall Bladder problems are hereditary (most people do not know this). It can also be brought on by pregnancy (obviously not in this case) or by a large amount of weight loss. The surgery is outpatient and relatively simple, since it is now done laprascopically. Plan on spending about a week or so off of work to recuperate and you will experience digestive problems associated with diaherrea for about a year after the surgery. You also need to switch to a low fat diet afterwards to help your digestive system adjust.

You do not want to ignore gallstones, should one be blocking the gall bladder, this can lead to gangrene. There are supposedly medications which help to dissolve them, however; if you have them, you will continue to get them- there are no preventative measures.

Good Luck to you and your son.