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Right upper abdominal pain after fatty meals
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-20. It presents "Right upper abdominal pain after fatty meals" as a Medium Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is Gallstones.
Answer
Gallstones
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 46-year-old develops right upper abdominal pain after a heavy fatty meal.
Clue 2
The pain sometimes radiates toward the right shoulder blade.
Clue 3
Nausea occurs during attacks.
Clue 4
Ultrasound shows stones inside the gallbladder.
Clue 5
The condition may block bile flow intermittently.
Clue 6
The answer is made of hardened digestive fluid deposits.
Plain-language explanation
Gallstones are hardened deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Right upper abdominal pain after fatty meals is a common teaching pattern.
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