I am having severe pain in my lower abdomen. It s across my whole abdomen, from side to side. It is a constant stabbing pain. It gets worse when I walk, stand up or sit down. It hurts if I even barely touch my stomach. It hasn t gone away since yesterday around noon. I was told several months back that I have Gallstones, but I m not sure i this is related to that. It is extremely difficult to get seen by my doctor and I don t know what to do. I tried ibuprophen, advil and mortrin and nothing helps. What could be going on? Should I go to the Emergency room?
Hi, Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones, so you should do at least an ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile duct and is very common condition.  Stones are seen more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes.  You need to change your dietary habits first.  Need to avoid fried food, carbonated Chat Doctor.  You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. Other causes include pancreatitis or pleurodynia and should be considered if gallbladder stones are ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.