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rochelle2006
rochelle2006

Is chest pressure and sternum pressure a symptom of gallbladder problems?

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  • Leni75
    Leni75 rochelle2006

    Posted

    It might be but pressure in that areas could be due to other many reasons. It's impotant to get it checked.
  • tamsyn59552
    tamsyn59552 rochelle2006

    Posted

    According to many sources online (including mayo clinic) heartburn and chest pressure is indeed a symptom of GB problems. You would have a sensation similar to that of a heart-attack. Not to mention breathlessness at odd hours of the day. I would suggest however that you please see a GP or GI specialist as well as a Cardiac specialist just in case. If you are at a GOVT hospital please ask the doctor that you're consulting to check for possible cardiac symptoms as well as GB symptoms and let him advise you.
    • rochelle2006
      rochelle2006 tamsyn59552

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply. I get breathless quite a bit and have had an ekg as I have complained to my Dr about the chest pressure and pain but she says its anxiety or Gerd(wich has suddenly happend) I do have a whole array of other symptoms wich I am seeing the dr today for and hopefully will request a gallbladder scan. Just fed up of being in daily achey pain to be honest.
  • rochelle2006
    rochelle2006

    Posted

    I am now awaiting a scan date! Fingers crossed!
    • tamsyn59552
      tamsyn59552 rochelle2006

      Posted

      Fantastic. Good luck. And no - it doesn't necessarily have to be GERD. Even GB can cause some kind of reflux. My scan date is in the next month and a half. So I am in the same boat as you.
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 rochelle2006

    Posted

    I have not experienced this myself but someone who had gallstones had these symptoms before she had her gallbladder removed.

    I have a gallstone and am waiting to have my gallbladder removed.

    Sarah

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