What could chronic RUQ pain after fatty meals mean for my gallbladder?

[Luke.W]

I’ve been dealing with this persistent, dull ache in my upper right abdomen for a few months now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to my gallbladder. The pain seems to come and go, often after I eat something fatty, but I’m not having the classic intense attacks I read about. I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced this kind of ongoing discomfort instead of sudden, severe pain.

[Grace_T]

I’ve had something similar, this dull upper right ache after heavy meals. It isn’t a fireworks moment, more like a steady nagging that comes and goes. At first I blamed gas and thought it would fade, but months later it stays on and off.

[Ella.C]

I kept a simple diary for a few weeks, jotting down meals and how the pain hit. It tended to show up after fatty or fried foods, not a dramatic attack. The doctor mentioned the gallbladder could be involved, which made me pay more attention to what I ate.

[StellaM]

Could it actually be reflux or some mild gut flare, and the real issue is something else entirely?

[John.W]

When a flare hits I’ve used a heat pad and a short walk after meals, and it helps a bit but the relief is temporary. I didn’t rush to tests yet and I’m not sure if that’s the right move.