The first and most typical indicator of gallbladder issues presents as pain or discomfort, which develops in the upper right section of your abdomen near your rib cage. The abdominal pain exists at different levels of intensity, and shows irregular patterns of occurrence that can extend from several minutes to multiple hours. The discomfort may extend from the abdominal area to reach the right shoulder blade, and upper back region. The gallbladder experiences strain after consuming heavy, fatty or spicy foods, which leads to abdominal pain. The presence of sharp, persistent or worsening abdominal pain suggests gallstones, gallbladder inflammation or other gallbladder problems. Doctors use this symptom as their primary indicator, to diagnose gallbladder disease.
