Stomach Pain

[Deb1953]

I had colon surgery in October 2007.  I recovered really fast and was able to go home 2 days later.  Now in December I am having a burning sensation on my upper left side near my ribs and once in a while it hurts and when I touch it it feels funny.  Is this common after a surgery like this it was for diverticulitus.

[Jaybay]

Did you have a bowel resection?  You might have some scar tissue that is pulling on a nerve, or pulling something else out of place that is causing the burning sensation.  If so, it won't show up on tests.  

Scar tissue is a normal part of healing, but sometimes it gets on things that cause problems.  It can be cut surgically, but surgery is generally not recommended because another surgery will cause more scar tissue to form.  

Since you've had diverticulitis already and know what it feels like, do you think it's possible you're developing another infection?

[Deb1953]

No no infection I really know what that feels like this is just a pull and burning sensation.  I think I may have pulled something either when bowling or moving stuff.  I am in the process of moving and could be I picked up something too heavy.  If it is not gone is a week I will go back to doctors and have them xray or something.