Question 1

what causes back pain after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Most common cause for back pain after gb surgery is transporting you from the or table when you are only semi-awake...Less common cause is a retained stone in your common duct which could be accompanied by jaundice.

Question 2

what can be done for back pain after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Walk: And move around. Use heat on the back. Do not sit or lay around too much as muscle tightness ; spasms will set in.

Question 3

after open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Would need more information. How long ago was the surgery? In the first few weeks after major open abdominal surgery, there sometimes can be some back muscle pains due to abnormal posture while sitting or standing. Try changing positions, stand up more straight, walk more, use local heat on the muscles. See your surgeon to be sure that you are healing properly.

Question 4

it's been exactly 6 weeks since my gallbladder surgery and i've noticed that i've been getting back pain where my gallbladder use to be. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: By six weeks out from surgery you should be continuing to improve and not developing new symptoms. Back pain in this area could be due to a variety of reasons to include a retained gallstone in your common bile duct or a hematoma or bile collection in the area to gallBladder bed. Best to see your surgeon for evaluation.

Question 5

larascopic gallbladder surgery 4wks ago. sharp pain started after 2-3wks, when taking deep breath under ribs right side & back. pain takes breath away?

Accepted Answer

Need to see surgeon: That may just be post op pain but you need to be evaluated for a possible bile duct leak.

Question 6

severe low back pain on/off for years, after open gallbladder surgery it has hurt constantly. sitting/ are ok. cannot walk/stand for more than 1min without  pain in low back. leaning over/sitting help?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: The correlation may not be causation of the back pain. Please see a back specialist to have your back evaluated for a reversible cause of the pain.

Question 7

i had gallbladder surgery 14 days ago. ive been dealing with off and on upper back pain and chest pains in different areas. some of the pains also have a squeezing sensation. what could this be? still gas?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably the surgeon who did the surgery. Wish you good health!

Question 8

i have been having chronic ruq pain along with pelvic, chest, and back pain since 2021. the doctors gave me a hida scan with ef at 25%. ultrasound shows nothing wrong with gallbladder and colonoscope was negative. would gallbladder surgery be best?

Accepted Answer

: Often, biliary dyskinesia can cause symptoms similar to those of gallstones. With typical-sounding symptoms and a gallbladder ejection fraction of &lt;40%, Some patients will benefit from cholecystectomy. See a gastroenterologist and a surgeon experienced in biliary and gallbladder problems. Good luck.

Question 9

i had an open gallbladder removal surgery a week ago and still have back pain   i am a dental assistant. when is it safe to return to work. ?

Accepted Answer

Still too early: Your surgeon should really advise you. However, with open abdominal surgery we generally advise at least 6 weeks avoidance of significant use of the abdominal muscles so that they can heal well. As a dental assistant you undoubtedly have to stand and bend over for significant time periods - not great right now.

Question 10

had gallbladder removal 2 weeks ago.  had black pigment gallstones.  prior to surgery had back pain right upper side. yesterday and today pain is back?

Accepted Answer

Two possibilities: 1. "Ghost pain" from the AREA fwhich may have had some inflammatory reaction to your surgical procedure
2. the right upper side pain is due to some OTHER issue(s)
Consult first with the surgeon who removed your Gallbladder
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

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Back pain after gallbladder surgery

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What causes back pain after gallbladder surgery?

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What can be done for back pain after gallbladder surgery?

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After open gallbladder surgery, i've had really bad lower right side back pain and spasms. i mostly slept sitting up after. can that be the cause?

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It's been exactly 6 weeks since my gallbladder surgery and i've noticed that i've been getting back pain where my gallbladder use to be. is it normal?

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Larascopic gallbladder surgery 4wks ago. sharp pain started after 2-3wks, when taking deep breath under ribs right side & back. pain takes breath away?

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Severe low back pain on/off for years, after open gallbladder surgery it has hurt constantly. sitting/ are ok. cannot walk/stand for more than 1min without pain in low back. leaning over/sitting help?

A member asked:

I had gallbladder surgery 14 days ago. ive been dealing with off and on upper back pain and chest pains in different areas. some of the pains also have a squeezing sensation. what could this be? still gas?

A member asked:

I have been having chronic ruq pain along with pelvic, chest, and back pain since 2021. the doctors gave me a hida scan with ef at 25%. ultrasound shows nothing wrong with gallbladder and colonoscope was negative. would gallbladder surgery be best?

A member asked:

I had an open gallbladder removal surgery a week ago and still have back pain i am a dental assistant. when is it safe to return to work. ?

A member asked:

Had gallbladder removal 2 weeks ago. had black pigment gallstones. prior to surgery had back pain right upper side. yesterday and today pain is back?

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