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What Causes A Tightness On The Stomach, Under The Ribs?

Hello

The top of my stomach/under my ribs is tight, the tightness hasn't change for over 24/hrs ??
it's not to painful but very annoying

i've been feeling sick and not sleeping very well, i feel warm but im cold
and im slightly dizzy ???

thank you :)
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such tightness can be caused by stomach issues, gallstones, pancreas inflammation or just some mild food poisoning.
As you have also dizziness and warm feeling, some inflammatory process can be the reason.
If your pain radiates to the back, gallbladder inflammation or pancreas inflammation can be the reason. You should also have nausea with this issues.
If you have diarrhea, food poisoning it is.
If the pain is dull and localized in the center, stomach issues are the most probable reason.

I suggest you to consult your doctor. Blood work, abdominal ultrasound, liver tests and pancreas tests should be done.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes A Tightness On The Stomach, Under The Ribs?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Such tightness can be caused by stomach issues, gallstones, pancreas inflammation or just some mild food poisoning. As you have also dizziness and warm feeling, some inflammatory process can be the reason. If your pain radiates to the back, gallbladder inflammation or pancreas inflammation can be the reason. You should also have nausea with this issues. If you have diarrhea, food poisoning it is. If the pain is dull and localized in the center, stomach issues are the most probable reason. I suggest you to consult your doctor. Blood work, abdominal ultrasound, liver tests and pancreas tests should be done. Hope this will help. Regards.