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What Causes Discomfort Below The Ribs?

For the last week I have had an odd sensation below my left ribs in the front, not painful but uncomfortable, comes and goes, feels like I am being kneaded and prodded. It happens any time whether I am sitting, sleeping, walking around, whatever. I am a 71 yr old woman. Otherwise healthy and reasonably fit. Thanks.
posted on Sun, 20 Jul 2014
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I would consider two probabilities in your case
1. Acid peptic disease
2. rib contusion/costochondritis

Acid peptic disease. Other symptoms like nausea, bloating, post food fullness, vomiting may or may be not there. It requires upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy for confirmation. It is not normally picked up by X-ray, CT scan or MRI.

costochondritis pathology is likely, as it would be picked up by CT scan.
In my opinion I feel MRI is less likely to reveal any gross pathology
I wish you a happy and healthy life.
I would be happy to help you if you need any further assistance

Take care
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What Causes Discomfort Below The Ribs?

I would consider two probabilities in your case 1. Acid peptic disease 2. rib contusion/costochondritis Acid peptic disease. Other symptoms like nausea, bloating, post food fullness, vomiting may or may be not there. It requires upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy for confirmation. It is not normally picked up by X-ray, CT scan or MRI. costochondritis pathology is likely, as it would be picked up by CT scan. In my opinion I feel MRI is less likely to reveal any gross pathology I wish you a happy and healthy life. I would be happy to help you if you need any further assistance Take care