What does burning pain behind scapula after gallbladder removal suggest?
Patient: I had gallbladder removed 06/28/10. I have been having burning pain behind right scapula since my first gallbladder attack on 05/15/10. about 2 hours ago I brgan having this same burning pain but now it's all across my upper back. I ate a full meal about 30 minutes before  the pain began. should I go to hospital? Not sure what's going on. Doctor: Hi,It sounds like postcholecystectomy syndrome which is usually a temporary diagnosis. An organic or functional diagnosis is established in most patients after a complete workup. Once a diagnosis has been established, treatment should proceed as indicated for that diagnosis. Treatment may be either medical or surgical. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from the administration of bulking agents, antispasmodics, or sedatives. Surgery is option just for retractable cases.If there is no improvement you should do ERCP procedure for diagnosis and therapy.Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein