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Pain in right side of waist/back
In last 6-7 months I’ve been having a dull pain of same intensity on the right side of my waist/back, just below the ribs.ig thats where liver is.
The pain usually appears after eating heavy or oily meals like lunch,dinner and lasts for some time.
also in last few weeks i am not feeling hungry as much as before especially in afternoon.also i have constipation but its been since my childhood so that not new.
I don’t drink alcohol/smoking and my physical activity level is almost close to zero and i often eat packaged/junk food in aftertoon snacks for last 2-3 years
whats happening?
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The mentioned complaints may be due to gallstones.
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visit a general surgeon, who will get a USG done which will confirm the diagnosis and if gallstones are present then you will require surgery as definitive treatment.
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avoid oily, spicy and heavy meals
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There is a possibility of gall bladder stones. Consult a surgeon
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