Biliary Colic

Question 1

what is biliary colic often caused by?

Answer 1

a stone migrating down the duct

Question 2

How does biliary colic usually present?

Answer 2

• pain after eating a large and/or fatty meal. typically begins in evening and lasts until middle of the night.
• pain may radiate to right shoulder tip
• nausea and vomiting
• LFTs often normal
• typically, a recurring condition