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What Causes Abdominal Pain, Hot Flashes And Pain Under Left Rib Cage?
Question: Just had brief episode with high stomach discomfort and slight pain in upper left ribcage accompanied by overheated feeling. took cold water with aspirin and subsided...seemed more from cold water than aspirin. Any thought?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for abdominal pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having pain?
2. Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
3. does pain radiate from one side to any other side?
4. any history of nausea, vomiting or fever?
5. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
6. are you on any medication?
7. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
8. any family history of chronic illness?
9. does pain aggravate while taking fatty meal(in specific)?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for abdominal pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having pain?
2. Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
3. does pain radiate from one side to any other side?
4. any history of nausea, vomiting or fever?
5. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
6. are you on any medication?
7. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
8. any family history of chronic illness?
9. does pain aggravate while taking fatty meal(in specific)?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. Started 20 minutes ago in upper left ribcage as what appeared to be cramp from sitting at desk too long. Lasted 10 minutes and subsided after cold water and aspirin.
2. N/A
3. No
4. No
5.Occasionally but had movement this am
6.Bystolic, statin for cholesterol control
7.no
8.heart disease
9.N/a
2. N/A
3. No
4. No
5.Occasionally but had movement this am
6.Bystolic, statin for cholesterol control
7.no
8.heart disease
9.N/a
Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Your pain was most probably muscular in nature that was relieved after taking aspirin. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- As you have +ve family history of heart problem so i would suggest you to once get an ECG done to confirm the status of heart.
- After its ruled out, ibuprofen thrice a day for 2 days would be enough.
- Avoid lifting heavy weight
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably muscular in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Your pain was most probably muscular in nature that was relieved after taking aspirin. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- As you have +ve family history of heart problem so i would suggest you to once get an ECG done to confirm the status of heart.
- After its ruled out, ibuprofen thrice a day for 2 days would be enough.
- Avoid lifting heavy weight
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
OK Thank you.
Is your diagnosis consistent with the "overheating" experienced at the onset of the discomfort?
Is your diagnosis consistent with the "overheating" experienced at the onset of the discomfort?
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for the followup query.
Yes, two common causes for such symptoms include gastritis & muscular pain. Your site of pain brings muscular pain on top. On the safe side, following measures will help to reduce the incidence of gastritis as well:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope i have cleared your doubts. Feel free to get back for if you need any further assistance.
Thank You
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for the followup query.
Yes, two common causes for such symptoms include gastritis & muscular pain. Your site of pain brings muscular pain on top. On the safe side, following measures will help to reduce the incidence of gastritis as well:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope i have cleared your doubts. Feel free to get back for if you need any further assistance.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome.
i'll be available 24/7 for if you need assistance. dont forget to close the discussion and rate it.
wishing you good health
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome.
i'll be available 24/7 for if you need assistance. dont forget to close the discussion and rate it.
wishing you good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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