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What Causes Burning Sensation Under The Rib Cage Along With Diarrhea?

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

Question: I had burning sensation under right rib cage with diarrhea prolly some fever. Blood work ultra sound and fecal tests all came back good. 6 months later my symptoms are sparse however my wife is now having same issues? What are we looking for?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic. Your symptoms point towards an underlying infection

I suggest you to start off on ciprofloxacin and tinidazole combination. If your blood work up Ultrasound and Stool examination all have come normal. Please go for stool culture. Drink cleaner water.

Is there any rash at point of burning sensation?

Give sample for Stool culture before starting antibiotics. You will get the reports in 48 hours.

Hope this helps

Regards
Dr Haleema

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (9 hours later)

I believe i already had a stool culture. What infection like this would be contagious as well?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any kind of infection can be contagious

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

If you already had a culture done what was the report?
If positive please start the antibiotic to which you are sensitive.

Otherwise start on ciprofloxacin and tinidazole combination
Any kind of bowel infection can be contagious by contact.

Hope this helps

Regards
Dr Haleema

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad