I was on ceftriaxone for 9 months so I know gall stones could be an issue, but I haven't had any pain. I developed gastritis and chronic diahrrea.
Could this be a sign of gall bladder problems? I'm having an abdominal cat scan in a few days, will that show anything?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Usually you would have pain as your main issue.. pain especially in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.
If you have stones they would show up on a CT scan.
PS.. I think you CAN have diarrhea as a symptom.
Posted by BoxerMom (Member # 25251) on :
Gallstones cause abdominal pain.
A blocked bile duct would cause gray, pasty looking stool. And more pain. This is a medical emergency.
The CAT scan should tell you how your gallbladder is doing.
Posted by Rumigirl (Member # 15091) on :
Why a CT scan?? Usually you would do an ultra sound for gall stones. There is no radiation danger with ultra sound. There are huge amounts of radiation in CT scans. And I don't know why they would rx a CT for this rather than ultra sound.
Plus, diarrhea is usually from Candida or having the good bacteria stripped, rather than from gall stones. You need tons of the best probiotics---away from the abx. Plus, something for the Candida, if that is a factor, which it probably is.
Talk to your dr about the diarrhea, if you haven't already.
Posted by mojo (Member # 9309) on :
I had this problem before and after I had my gall bladder removed.
But a lot of things can cause the big "D"
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Rumigirl is right . . esp about the probiotics.
I just assumed the CT scan was for some other reason... and 2young was wondering if it would show something on the GB.(?)
Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :
There are some good herbal combinations for gall stones. You may also want to look into Hulda Clarks' concepts in this area. It's not for everyone, though.
I think it's better to give some of the alternative protocols a chance before getting it removed - if possible.
Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :