Question 1

what could cause sharp pain in right shoulder/collar bone after eating besides gall bladder? it is worse about an hour after eating. no gb.

Accepted Answer

Esophagus?: Could be an esophageal spasm, or a large hiatal hernia, known as a paraesophageal hernia. These can be diagnosed with upper GI contrast xray, and esophageal manometry. Usually, a GI doctor, or general or thoracic surgeon with experience in treating reflux disease would order these tests.  Hope this helps!

Question 2

what can cause pain behind right shoulder blade before then right side of back after eating and when stressed? a dull, achey, burning sensation.

Accepted Answer

Gastric irritation,: This could be gastric irritation or other causes such as gallbladder (cholecystitis), see your PCP for evaluation

Question 3

about 1 hour after eating.peculiar ache in right chest/breast area and right shoulder blade.almost as if a balloon was in there needing to pop.gas?

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Need exam: I can't quite tell what it is based on your description. I would call your doc and make an appointment right away. Sometimes symptoms like that can be associated with heart attacks and other serious conditions. Please see a doc asap.

Question 4

after eating pizza last night been having discomfort between shoulder blades. sometimes radiate to both shoulder blades with no relief. no other sympt?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder blades: Pancreatitis and also gall stones can cause pain that radiates to the back, occuring after meals. You need a blood test called "lipase" (a pancreatic enzyme), and an ultrasound of your gallbladder.

Question 5

why do i get severe back pain below shoulder after eating?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: The gallbladder often refers pain to the shoulder.  See your doctor to get your gallbladder evaluated.  In the mean time stick to a very low fat diet (lots of fresh fruits and vegetables - no pizza/burgers/fries).

Question 6

i feel pressure after eating anything, just like i have had a very heavy meal, the pain goes to the back side in the middle of my shoulder too?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Please make an appointment with your current doctor. He/she will listen to your concerns, examine you, and order labs. It may be a day or two before the lab results are available.
While waiting for results you doctor is likely to give you some medication to try and ease your pain.

Please let me know how things develop.

Question 7

can a full ache between shoulder blades after eating be my gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: That is  a possibility.  See your physician to get it evaluated.

Question 8

broke out in small red rash on shoulder after eating nacho cheese doritos. could something in it cause this?

Accepted Answer

No: Food and other rash producing substances cause a more diffuse, disseminated rash. Extremely rare to have a food rash so isolated to a small skin area. Watch for spreading.

Question 9

pain abt 20min after eating. upper rt back rad to shoulder. feels like object deep inside creating press. no gb. ercp opened stenosis last yr. ideas?

Accepted Answer

A number of things: Sounds as if you have had extensive evaluation of some digestive complaints.  There could be a variety of sources: recurrent stenosis of the opening of the bile/pancreatic duct (ampulla) causing blockage and pancreatitis; ulcer disease, esophageal disorders including spasm or blockage, intestinal blockage or insufficient blood supply.  You might want to seek a second opinion from a GI specialist

Question 10

steady pain on spine between shoulder blades. feels like a knife at times. doesn't move. started after eating. no other symptoms. no fever.

Accepted Answer

Just a thought: this is said to often originate in the GALLBLADDER!

Ask your PCP (Primary Care Provider) 
An echo exam is simple and has no discomfort associated with it!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

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Pain in right shoulder after eating

A member asked:

What could cause sharp pain in right shoulder/collar bone after eating besides gall bladder? it is worse about an hour after eating. no gb.

A member asked:

What can cause pain behind right shoulder blade before then right side of back after eating and when stressed? a dull, achey, burning sensation.

A member asked:

About 1 hour after eating.peculiar ache in right chest/breast area and right shoulder blade.almost as if a balloon was in there needing to pop.gas?

A member asked:

After eating pizza last night been having discomfort between shoulder blades. sometimes radiate to both shoulder blades with no relief. no other sympt?

A member asked:

Why do i get severe back pain below shoulder after eating?

A member asked:

I feel pressure after eating anything, just like i have had a very heavy meal, the pain goes to the back side in the middle of my shoulder too?

A member asked:

Can a full ache between shoulder blades after eating be my gallbladder?

A member asked:

Broke out in small red rash on shoulder after eating nacho cheese doritos. could something in it cause this?

A member asked:

Pain abt 20min after eating. upper rt back rad to shoulder. feels like object deep inside creating press. no gb. ercp opened stenosis last yr. ideas?

A member asked:

Steady pain on spine between shoulder blades. feels like a knife at times. doesn't move. started after eating. no other symptoms. no fever.

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