Suggest Treatment For Pressure And Burning Pain Under The Ribs

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

Question: I have pressure and burning under my right rib im 22 and 5'1 and weigh about 108

I know it can be anything but I don't have a doctor and could use some advice a few people have told me that it was most likely my galbladder

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

There are many possible cause for such symptoms.The most common causes are gastritis or peptic ulcer or gallbladder conditions.
You should so some diet and lifestyle modifications.
Eat healthy.Avoid fatty,processed foods.spicy foods. coffee,acidic foods ,juices ,tomatoes .
Eat small frequent meals instead of 3 major meals and drink plenty of water.
You can take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime.
If these doesn't seem to improve your symptoms you should consult a physician and get examined.
An abdominal ultrasound and liver function tests might be necessary to exclude liver and gallbladder conditions.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati

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