Hi Speak. The nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain radiating to right shoulder is very characteristic of gallbladder related conditions. The fact that she had it removed and is still experiencing these symptoms is a cause for concern. Obviously an infection would have been ruled out by now but there could be underlying problems like with the bile duct and surrounding structures. You may want to get a second opinion at this point from another gastroenterologist.

I’ve tried to deal with it by eating less to the point of not eating at all for a few days, though it still manages to find something. Also changing my diet multiple times, which still doesn’t seem to make much of a difference.

Hi Amy. Vomiting is a symptom and there are many possible causes. One of the conditions that need to be considered is cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) if other possible causes have been excluded. This condition is more likely to occur in children and appears as bouts of unexplained vomiting that resolves for weeks only to recur again. Of course, there are other possibilities like a food allergy, stomach and bowel problems and so on. These conditions need to first be excluded before considering CVS so it would be advisable that you consult with a gastroenterologist at this point.

Hi Deb. You don’t mention his age or anything else about his medical history or health status so we can only comment in a general manner. Recurrent vomiting like this can be due to a host of causes, ranging from medication or other substances he may be using to chronic infections and other diseases. There is also a possibility that this may not be related to the digestive system and could be arising with cardiac (heart) related conditions. He should see a doctor and possibly a gastroenterologist for further investigations and a diagnosis. There are so many possible causes that it would just be guessing right now without him undergoing thorough medical investigations.