an anatomy question

krisamata · #1 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

i suck at atanomy...so....

what major organ (s) are underneath both sides of my rib cage?

miss.myra · #2 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

does it hurt under your ribcage? kinda feels like your ribs are bruised? on the right side?

it's your gallbladder!

krisamata · #3 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

^^ ya thats exactly how it feels.

hmmm good to know, thanks miss myra

krisamata · #4 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

i tried to ask my mom but she doesnt seem to understand that something can FEEL bruised.

crazy lady

miss.myra · #5 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

yeah i had issues w/ my gallbladder and i was walking around telling ppl it felt like i bruised my ribs, luckily someone else who had similar issues gave me a heads up to see a dr...might be a good idea to get some blood tests and an ultrasound done on the asap!

sidekick · #6 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

what the hell is a gallbladder?

krisamata · #7 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

ya it just started today myra, so im gonna wait it out for a few days and then head in on the weekend or early next week...

i dont know exactly what a gallbladder does but i do know that its another one of those things that we have but can live without...

my mommy doesnt have one anymore...hers got sucked out thru her bellybutton

miss.myra · #8 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

Gallbladder is a lil champ that secretes BILE which is essential to disgesting fats!

Flip · #9 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

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Originally Posted by krisamata

i suck at atanomy...so....

what major organ (s) are underneath both sides of my rib cage?

My penis, if ya get me drunk enough. Yay for deep penetration!!

krisamata · #10 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

^^^ remind me to never ever drink with you

#11 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

It hurts on both sides? The front or the back - or does it radiate through?

It could be your kidney's or your lungs.

Your gallbladder sits pretty much right below your right breast. I had mine removed about 3 years ago. It wasn't a dull pain either....it was very sharp. And I threw up.....a lot. Gallstones had formed (big ones) and scarred the duct to my stomach so bad they couldn't pass. But the pain was only on my right side.

You very well could have an infection in your lungs and don't know it. I wouldn't wait, it might be a bad bad cold that you just can't feel.

Joanne · #12 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

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Originally Posted by krisamata

i dont know exactly what a gallbladder does but i do know that its another one of those things that we have but can live without...

my mommy doesnt have one anymore...hers got sucked out thru her bellybutton

you can live without a gallbladder. I've had tons of cholecystectomy (the surgical procedure to remove gallbladders) patients, as they are super-common procedures.

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Originally Posted by Avana

It hurts on both sides? The front or the back - or does it radiate through?

It could be your kidney's or your lungs.

a little tip about pain: when it comes to problems with internal organs, you don't necessarily feel the pain exactly where the organ is, because not all internal organs have the sensory receptors to tell your brain that that area is painful. in fact, sometimes, you'll get referred pain in a totally different area (i.e. if your heart is not getting enough oxygen, you might feel pain on your left arm). however, I don't know if it applies to gallbladders, so it could very well be the problem if Myra's had the same symptoms..

so just because her pain is underneath her ribs, doesn't mean it's her kidneys or lungs. and by the way, the kidneys are retroperitoneal organs, so they're located more towards your back.

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Originally Posted by Avana

You very well could have an infection in your lungs and don't know it. I wouldn't wait, it might be a bad bad cold that you just can't feel.

The lungs are actually one of those organs that don't send your brain pain receptors, so I kinda doubt that. plus, unless she has a high temperature, I think it would be safe rule out the possiblity of an infection, as a temperature is usually one of the first signs of an infection.

*edit*
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/lungs.html

well, turns out this link says that a part of your lung (the parietal layer) is enriched with pain fibers... but whether or not those fibers will be felt as referred pain, I don't know..

mapleleaf4ever · #13 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

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Originally Posted by bananasinpjs

the lungs are actually one of those organs that don't send your brain pain receptors...

huh, you learn something new everyday.

Moon · #14 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

i actually have a similar type of pain

i thought it was my liver though.. i get the pain when i eat sometimes n pretty much always nowadays when i drink beer

Joanne · #15 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

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Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

huh, you learn something new everyday.

see my edit above!

also, found another good link that might be helpful.

http://personal.uncc.edu/macurran/ma...p1/tsld034.htm

krisamata · #16 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

^^^ i dont know why i keep forgetting to pm you directly, cause you always know!!!

ya it was kinda on both sides this morning, its moved to just the right side underneath the rib cage...just a dull aching bruised feeling

kpryde...my mom had that, she would get so sick when she ate, but said beer was the only thing htat took the pain away hahaha...turns out hers was ready to blow...so she got it removed

Joanne · #17 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

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Originally Posted by krisamata

^^^ i dont know why i keep forgetting to pm you directly, cause you always know!!!

lol, no I never really 'know'.

right now, I'm only good for educating, dispelling myths, helping people rule out other things, or just referring people to resources.

but perhaps one day, if I become a nurse practitioner, I'll be able to diagnose, treat and order stuff!! :)

hope the pain goes away soon though!