I have had discomfort problems for several hours now and seems to be getting more achy and uncomfortable. It's right below the rib cage and mostly toward the right but fairly close to the center. Hurts to press on the area, seems bloated. I feel fine otherwise. I had a hysterectomy in august and have had stomach aches and some acid problems since. The doctor thought it was from the painkillers and put me in prilosec for 2 weeks. The heartburn has been better for the most part. Constipation was an issue after surgery and I was on stool softeners for the 6 weeks after surgery. He has suspected bouts of IBS over the years. I don't smoke, occasional drinker and am a healthy weight.
The area actually feels bruised to touch and kind of like a side ache.