Biliary Colic Flashcards
1
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Biliary Colic =
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(aka. gallbladder/gallstone attack), is when pain occurs due to a gallstone temporarily blocking the bile duct. (Biliary Colic can lead to Acute Cholecystitis)
2
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Biliary Colic Presentation
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Typically, the pain is in the right upper part of the abdomen, and it can radiate to the shoulder or back. (Pain usually lasts from one to a few hours).
