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Should A Gastroenterologist Be Consulted For Pain Below The Ribcage?
I have dulll aching pain in my right side below my rib cage. Also in my back between my spine and shoulder blade. I have a number of issues fatty liver, gerd, hiatial hernia, severe diverticulosis, Type 2 diabetes, buldging and degenerative disc. Is it time. To call my regular dr. Or my gastro. Dr? What could this be?
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Sun, 29 Oct 2017
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Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
I think you should consider visiting a gastroenterologist. I think you are suffering from gastric reflux due to hiatal hernia.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I think you should consider visiting a gastroenterologist. I think you are suffering from gastric reflux due to hiatal hernia.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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