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Pain under right shoulder blade (back) when breathing deep ?

This came on about 5 hours ago, right after eating. I wont say it's gotten any worse at all but it's still there. Im wondering if its digestive related,due to timing and my stomach has been making gurgling noises, as if its having a hard time digesting. However, of course when i Google this scary things come up like heart attacks or blood clots. I'm not sure what to think. I have panic disorder and am know to over react with health issues so I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced similar? Should I be okay to go to sleep since it's not that painful and not worse? Is there any possibility its digestive related or would you think i need to go in to the ER af almost midnight. (I dont feel bad enough to but Google has me stressed) any thoughts? I dont have history of heart issues other than tachycardia but i am overweight
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Do you still have your gallbladder?  Gallbladder disease can cause right sided abdominal pain after eating that radiates up into the shoulder or back. Also, you mentioned you are overweight, which is another risk factor for gallbladder problems.  You could mention this to your doctor and ask for a gallbladder ultrasound to rule out any problems.
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