Shalini Dixit Shalini Dixit Asked 8 months ago

Can gallbladder cause back pain?

I've been getting this strange pain in my upper back, sometimes radiating to my shoulder, especially after eating fatty foods. My friend suggested it might be referred pain from the gall bladder. Is it possible for gall bladder issues to cause back pain?

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Kamla Dixit Kamla Dixit Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, gallbladder pain can radiate to your back, especially near the right shoulder blade. Drinking warm water with ginger can help with general bloating, but if the back pain is severe or accompanied by fever, please see a doctor immediately.

Nikhil Malhotra Nikhil Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Dude, totally. I had this insane pain in my upper back and thought it was just a gym injury. Turned out to be gallbladder stones. Don't just ignore it as muscle pain, get an ultrasound done.

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan bhai, bilkul ho sakta hai. Mere padosi ko bhi peeth ke peeche dard hota tha aur baad me pata chala ki pitta-ashay (gallbladder) me pathri thi. Aap kisi acche doctor ko dikhayein aur laparvahi mat karein.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please don't repeat my mistake. I ignored my back pain for months thinking it was just work stress, until it turned into a massive gallbladder attack. Get a routine ultrasound done as soon as possible to avoid complications.

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Priyanka Das Priyanka Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I have been having this weird pain under my right shoulder for a week now. I thought it was due to my bad sleeping posture. Can gallbladder issues really cause back pain like this? Should I consult a doctor?

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