General Health Information

It is estimated that by the time 15% of adults reach the age of 50 they will have developed gall bladder stones. Inflammation, infections and stones all produce gall bladder pain. The gallbladder is a small organ resting just above the liver. Liver bile is produced by the gallbladder and aids in digesting food and breaking down fats.

Symptoms of a gall bladder attacks can include nausea and vomiting, as well as acute pain in the right side of the abdomen, which gradually spreads to the lower back. The pain can be excruciating.

Most sufferers first will reach for antacids and turn to some type of gall bladder pain home remedy such as aspirin or ibuprofen. This can be a mistake. The difficulty is that these home remedies can mask what are indications of a very serious underlying condition. When gall bladder attack symptoms arise, it is dangerous to ignore them. Consultation with a physician is a must, since gall bladder pain relief medication should be administered only along with treatment of the underlying cause of the pain.

Ignoring gall bladder pain by using over-the-counter pain killers to fight it can risk bursting of a duct or other damage, which can cost you your life. Any time you suspect you may be suffering pain from a gall bladder condition, you should seek medical help immediately.