Gopal Sharma Gopal Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Does gallstone pain come and go?

My son thinks I might have gallstones because of the sharp, cramping pain I get in my stomach, just under my ribs. The pain comes suddenly and then usually fades away after a while. Is this on-again, off-again pattern typical for gallstone pain, or should I be looking for other causes?

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Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, absolutely! It plays hide and seek with you. It will hurt like crazy for two hours at night making you think your time has come, and by morning, you are completely fine eating chai and toast like nothing happened. Don't let it fool you, get it checked.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, my gastroenterologist explained that gallstone pain, or biliary colic, typically occurs in waves. It starts suddenly, usually after a heavy meal when the gallbladder contracts, and then subsides after a few hours once the stone shifts back.

Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes buddy, that's exactly how gallstone pain behaves. It strikes when you eat something super oily and then goes away. Don't stress too much, just avoid heavy junk food for now and book an appointment with a doctor soon.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it really does come and go! My friend had this and she used to be totally fine during the day but would get pain at night. Definitely consult a doctor to get an ultrasound done so you don't have to guess.

Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My teenage daughter had this exact issue last year. The pain would come suddenly, make her cry, and then vanish for days. We learned that keeping her diet completely oil-free stopped the attacks until her scheduled surgery.

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Arjun Saxena Arjun Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It definitely comes and goes, which makes people delay their treatment. Don't make that mistake because a sudden severe attack during office hours can be highly disruptive. Get an ultrasound scheduled on your weekend and consult a surgeon.

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