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What Causes Recurring Pain At The Bottom Of Ribs?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016
Question: I have reoccurring pain at the very bottom of my ribs.The pain is severe and I feel flushed sometimes when the pain hits.This is happening more frequently (a couple times a month
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Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May need to have Xray chest and ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it would have been more appreciable of you had shared that what side below the ribs you experience the pain? As on the left stomach and spleen pains while on the right side liver or fall bladder pains may be experienced though with persistant cough or some lungs infection may also present like this.

I would suggest you to have it examined by your GP as it would narrow down the possible causes and later you can have chest Xray and ultrasound abdomen alongwith liver function and Complete blood picture. Meanwhile keep using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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What Causes Recurring Pain At The Bottom Of Ribs?

Brief Answer: May need to have Xray chest and ultrasound Detailed Answer: Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it would have been more appreciable of you had shared that what side below the ribs you experience the pain? As on the left stomach and spleen pains while on the right side liver or fall bladder pains may be experienced though with persistant cough or some lungs infection may also present like this. I would suggest you to have it examined by your GP as it would narrow down the possible causes and later you can have chest Xray and ultrasound abdomen alongwith liver function and Complete blood picture. Meanwhile keep using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.