Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Occasional Sharp Pain In The Upper Right Abdomen After Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

I am 28 years old. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall and weigh 220#. I just had my gallbladder removed 9 days ago. I had my follow-up appointment a few days ago and everything looked good. I have only experienced some tenderness above the incision around my belly button. Today, I have a new pain in my upper right abdomen. This pain is a bit further to the right, whereas my gallbladder pain was more towards the center/upper right abdomen. This pain is quick and sharp and happens mostly when I inhale or randomly when I move around. The pain is not constant. It started gradually while I was at work and each jolt became more painful as the day went on. Any ideas of the cause? I've done a little research and came up with Pancreatitis. Is that a possibility? Also, is this a need for immediate medical attention considering it has not been that long since my gallbladder surgery?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting your query.

First of all I personally dont feel it as pancreatitis. Pancreatitis pain is more on the left side of abdomen and the pain increases on having food.
I feel you might be having infection around your liver or base of lung which is a post operative complication of gall bladder surgery.
I advise you to start taking antibiotics after consulting your surgeon. In case pain is severe get ultrasound abdomen pelvis done and meet your doctor.
If no fever or pain is not severe you can wait .
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Pancreatitis


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Occasional Sharp Pain In The Upper Right Abdomen After Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

Hi Thanks for posting your query. First of all I personally dont feel it as pancreatitis. Pancreatitis pain is more on the left side of abdomen and the pain increases on having food. I feel you might be having infection around your liver or base of lung which is a post operative complication of gall bladder surgery. I advise you to start taking antibiotics after consulting your surgeon. In case pain is severe get ultrasound abdomen pelvis done and meet your doctor. If no fever or pain is not severe you can wait .