What Causes Pain In Upper Stomach In Between The Ribs While Eating?

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016

Question: When I eat something it hurts between the upper middle of my stomachs between ribs. I have to drink to get food down sometimes. I also suffer from acid reflux

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD, upper GI endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Even though GERD ( gastro esophageal reflux disease ) is a likely cause, upper GI endoscopy should be considered to rule out any sinister cause.

PPIs such as esomeprazole along with pro kinetic like metoclopramide should be advised for at least two weeks. If the symptoms persist despite maximum treatment with PPIs then upper GI endoscopy must be done.

Tylenol for epigastric pain is not useful. Zantac is an H 2 blocker and is inferior to the PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors).

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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