Gallbladder disease without stones....

[belanonday]

I started seeing my doctor back in October for feeling full, nausea, vomiting, a discomfort on my right side under my ribcage, and belching. I had three sever

[Kevin Pho, MD]

I would consider a referral to a GI doc.  If the EGD, ultrasound and HIDA scan was non-revealing, you are still left with options.  

The first would be a 24-hr pH study which can evaluate for GERD.  I would also consider a gastric emptying scan, which can evaluate for gastroparesis (i.e. delayed gastric emptying).  This disease can lead the the symptoms you have described.

I would consider this referral first before a laparotomy.

You may want to discuss these possibilities with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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[belanonday]

BTW, I forgot to mention I am a 32 year old female- 5'4", 144 pounds. I do not drink or smoke and have no other medical conditions.

[surgeon]

Given the negative testing, it's highly unlikely to be your gallbladder; and it seems premature to undergo laparoscopy. Having an appointment with a gastroenterologist seems a good move at this point.