10 Biliary Colic Symptoms
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Abdominal Tenderness
A common symptom of biliary colic is sudden-onset, sharp pain in the abdomen, which can last for a few hours. When the pain subsides, the person may experience lingering abdominal tenderness. This means an individual may feel pain of varying degrees or discomfort when pressure is applied to the abdomen.
This tenderness usually doesn't last long following an episode of biliary colic, and typically causes little to no disruption in a person's regular activities.
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