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What Causes Pain In Area Between The Hip And Rib Cage At Night?
Question: I am a 63 year old male with a dull pain on my left side between my hip and rib cage it is worse in the middle of the night while sleeping the pain will wake me up. The pain will subside during the day. This has been going on for 2 weeks.
Brief Answer:
Abdominal conditions to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Conditions related to abdominal organs should be considered first as possible causes of your symptoms.
Duodenal ulcer usually causes abdominal pain at night.
Other conditions such increased gas on large bowel, pancreatitis also should be considered.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about getting evaluated further
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Abdominal conditions to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Conditions related to abdominal organs should be considered first as possible causes of your symptoms.
Duodenal ulcer usually causes abdominal pain at night.
Other conditions such increased gas on large bowel, pancreatitis also should be considered.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about getting evaluated further
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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