Do I have Gallstones??

[0ospirito0]

I've been having pain in my back and abdomen (more on the right side) for a while now. When I get this pain it always makes me vomit (which leads me to pass out) It hurts when I lay down and sit. My pee is a red, orange colour.  

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Your symptoms are unlikely to be due to gall bladder stones. The most common cause for this type of severe pain which starts at the back just below the rib cage and radiates to the front and goes into the pelvis is Renal colic. It occurs as episodes of pain recurring in nature. The pain is spasmodic in nature as the ureter is trying to push through the obstruction, which is usually a renal stone. The ureter is the tubular structure that connects the kidney to the bladder. So each time the urine tries to pass through the obstruction it causes severe pain. It can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sweating and sometimes blood in the urine.

I would advise you to consult your primary care physician for evaluation of pain. He will ask for blood tests, urine analysis, an x ray and an ultra sonogram of the abdomen. Sometimes he may ask for an Intravenous pyelogram and a CT scan.  In the meantime take OTC Naproxen for pain relief and plenty of oral fluids.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[ChitChatNine]

I reread your post -- you should go to see your doctor or the ER ASAP .. it's really important to be followed immediately to rule out a medical emergency or help you with what's causing your symptoms.  

C~

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

You really need to see a doctor ASAP.  You may have kidney stone issues ...I am not a doctor, just a person who has had both kidney stones and gallbladder issues and have been told to see a Dr if you ever have any blood in your urine at all.  Also, passing out needs to be addressed with your doctor.  That isn't something to mess with in my opinion.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

C~