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Originally Posted by Pyramid*
In fairness: gallstone pain can be similar to many very serious things, such as burst stomach ulcers, burst appendix - both of which can be fatal if not treated quickly enough. Until he was actually diagnosed that it was gallstones and not something far more serious, it's perfectly natural to have been concerned.
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Some time ago, I had a twisted bowel (volvulus) :
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Volvulus causes severe pain and progressive injury to the intestinal wall, with accumulation of gas and fluid in the portion of the bowel obstructed. Ultimately, this can result in necrosis of the affected intestinal wall, acidosis, and death.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvulus
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