What is the role of the gallbladder? Would you expect her to have nausea and vomiting? Why does the patient have referred pain? How do gallstones form?

Case Study

A 32 year-old-female who recently delivered twins presents with colicky type pain, URQ pain radiating to the shoulder.  After workup, she is diagnosed with cholecystitis.

Answer the following questions

What is the role of the gallbladder?

Would you expect her to have nausea and vomiting? Defend your answer.

Why does the patient have referred pain?

How do gallstones form?

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