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Why Do I Have Pain In My Stomach And Rib Area?
Question: I have pain in my stomach and rib area. It hurts when I push on it. My chest hurts sometimes to I’m not sure if it’s related to stress
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
please provide more details about your pain. I'd like to know:
(1) when did the pain start and how? Did the pain occur during physical activity or when you were just sitting and watching TV for example? Please give more details
(2) is it stable or does it come and go? Are there pain-free moments?
(3) please describe the site of pain with more details: is it in the upper part of the abdomen? Does it involve the chest? Is it lateral or central?
(4) do you feel it's radiating somewhere else (like in the back/throat/arm)
(5) is there something that makes the pain worse or better (what exactly?)
(6) do you have a medical history? Have you used any medications recently?
(7) finally, are there any associated symptoms (like nausea, vomiting, etc)?
please read the complete answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
please provide more details about your pain. I'd like to know:
(1) when did the pain start and how? Did the pain occur during physical activity or when you were just sitting and watching TV for example? Please give more details
(2) is it stable or does it come and go? Are there pain-free moments?
(3) please describe the site of pain with more details: is it in the upper part of the abdomen? Does it involve the chest? Is it lateral or central?
(4) do you feel it's radiating somewhere else (like in the back/throat/arm)
(5) is there something that makes the pain worse or better (what exactly?)
(6) do you have a medical history? Have you used any medications recently?
(7) finally, are there any associated symptoms (like nausea, vomiting, etc)?
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