Gallstones are hard ... nausea and vomiting," says Dr. Rao. The pain often radiates to the back or right shoulder, adds Dr. Genovese. You may also experience bloating and indigestion, he says.

The symptoms of gallbladder pain include sharp or cramping pain in the upper right abdomen which usually radiates to the back or the right shoulder blade, states the National Institutes of Health.

Believe it or not, surgery is the main treatment for serious gallstone pain. It's common. If you can't have it, meds may help, but probably not as much as surgery. If you get your gallbladder ...