The nearest major airport is Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK / KCAK). This airport has domestic flights and is 15 miles from the center of Akron, OH. Another major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE / KCLE), which has international and domestic flights from Cleveland, Ohio and is 41 miles from Akron, OH.
Gallstones, caused by the crystallization of excess cholesterol in the bile, often have no symptoms at all. But they can cause sharp, shooting pain in the upper right of the abdomen. This pain can last from a few minutes to 12 hours. Often, this pain can occur after a heavy meal.
Any persistent stomach pains really do need to be evaluated by your doctor to make sure that they are not caused by a serious underlying problem. In particular, stabbing pains in the stomach after eating could be caused by an irritation of the stomach lining, known as gastritis, or by a stomach ulcer. Both of these conditions can be treated, generally with medications, and leaving them untreated puts you at risk for long term health consequences, such as intestinal bleeding.