10 Gallstones Symptoms
3. Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a very common symptom associated with many conditions both directly related to the shoulder joint, and other conditions that cause shoulder pain indirectly. Usually, shoulder pain can be attributed to a problem with the muscles, bones, and/or tendons surrounding the joint such as tendinitis and rotator cuff injuries. Moreover, it can be a sign of a more serious condition such as a heart attack or biliary colic, therefore, it is important to seek medical attention for a proper diagnosis.
On top of the abdominal pain associated with gallstones, it can cause pain in the right shoulder as well. It can affect the entire shoulder but most commonly it is limited to the right shoulder blade. For most patients, this can be truly annoying and it can be a hard symptom to correlate to a gallbladder issue, therefore, it can be overlooked.
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