Hidden pain in the right upper abdomen eight months after cholecystectomy may be a result of digestive disorders, bile duct stones, peptic ulcers, and other diseases.
The gallbladder has the function of storing bile, and when the gallbladder is removed, there is no organ in the body that can store bile. When the diet is not proper after surgery, such as overeating or eating too much greasy food, it can cause digestive disorders, which can manifest as abdominal pain.
Stones can recur in the bile ducts after gallbladder removal. These stones present in the bile ducts can block the bile ducts causing cholangitis, which can also cause abdominal pain sensation after the removal.
When a stomach or duodenal ulcer is present, it can also cause a vague pain in the right upper abdomen. In this case, it is not related to cholecystectomy.
The problem of abdominal pain requires a consultation with a doctor to determine the exact condition to be treated.