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Does Gastroparesis Cause Pain Under Ribs And Back Pain?

I have gastroparesis, do you have pain under your ribs including your back when it acts up? I haven t been diagnosed long so I wasn t sure. It s like Harding or something like concrete set up when I turn over at night. I m not sure if it s muscles or what because if I flux myself I can really feel the discomfort. Thank you... Vickie
Tue, 16 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Pain under the ribs including the back commonly occurs due to Costochondritis, Injury or Gastroparesis.

In my opinion, get physically examined by a GP. Get done X-ray chest, CT, MRI to rule out any injury. To avoid worsening of pain in costochondritis, avoid doing unnecessary exercise.

Take antacids & NSAIDS when required. Infectious Costochondritis will require to be treated with antibiotics (oral or intravenous) depending upon the severity of the pain.

Gastroparesis can cause acid reflux & symptoms of GERD. Take small meals 4-5 times a day. Avoid junk, packaged food. Stay away from addictions if any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Does Gastroparesis Cause Pain Under Ribs And Back Pain?

Hello, Pain under the ribs including the back commonly occurs due to Costochondritis, Injury or Gastroparesis. In my opinion, get physically examined by a GP. Get done X-ray chest, CT, MRI to rule out any injury. To avoid worsening of pain in costochondritis, avoid doing unnecessary exercise. Take antacids & NSAIDS when required. Infectious Costochondritis will require to be treated with antibiotics (oral or intravenous) depending upon the severity of the pain. Gastroparesis can cause acid reflux & symptoms of GERD. Take small meals 4-5 times a day. Avoid junk, packaged food. Stay away from addictions if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician