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I had my gall bladder removed three to four years ago. a couple nights this week i have woken up with extreme burning sensation under my right rib cage that spreads to the middle and into my back. ?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

May not be related: You may be getting shingles ( Herpes Zoster ) see your doctor to find out the cause and treat it .

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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A member asked:

I had my gall bladder removed three to four years ago. a couple nights this week i have woken up with extreme burning sensation under my right rib cage that spreads to the middle and into my back. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Abbott agreed

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