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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Under Right Rib Cage, Stomach Ache And Constipation

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015

Question: At the end of Sept of this yr I started having pressure under my right rib cage it only happens after eating or drinking a soda..Once I burp or pass gas it goes away or if I lay down it goes away..2 wks ago I had to have my teeth cut out and was put to sleep,that night I had sharp pains that it made me double over it happen 4 times after the pain I took a drank of a soda and I burp then after that I never had no more pain that night,but since then I'm having pain and pressure it feels like something is moving around and my stomach makes these awful noises. i did have my gallbladder removed 2011

Forgot to mention that when I do have these pains they do make my chest hurt,then like i said after burping or passing gas it goes away...Also having trouble with constipation...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stomach hyperacidity; PPIs advised

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Your symptoms are indicative for possible increased stomach acidity which are causing heartburn and amelioration after taking soda.

To my opinion, you should start PPIs treatment to reduce acidity. Upper endoscopy is advised for further evaluation.

I also advise to make some changes in your diet regimen:
- avoid foods that reduce acidity (spicy / chilly / oily / fried foods
- eat often and small portions
- do not lie down immediately after eating.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju