Pain in back and URQ, Gallbladder removed 5 years ago. Currently gluten free diet as part of my belly problems since the gallbladder was removed was that could not eat wheat. Still have swollen abdomen and pain although not as frequently. Blood in stool. Could this be Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. . I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This could be Sphincter of Odd Dysfunction, but this is rare and would not cause blood in stool. In most cases, such abdominal pain and bleeding through rectum are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet and situates. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.