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What Causes Feeling Of Heaviness And Discomfort Under Ribcage?
Since May of this year I have had a strange feeling under left rib cage (front side) my doctor did a CBC and blood work was all with in normal ranges. Best way to describe is it feels like when I was pregnant and the baby would be primarily on one side cause a heavy feeling. It is worse when I sit and have even noticed certain clothes make it worse, I assume it is because of where the waste band is. I do have discomfort when I sleep as well it is hard to get in a position where the pressure will go away. I wish I could say that I notice it being better or worse after certain events such as after eating, urination or a bowel movement but, honestly it feels about the same all the time.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
This feeling of heaviness should be related to gastrointestinal problem like gas, indigestion, Hypercidity, etc. This problem would normally aggravate or get relieved slightly after taking the meals. This feeling of heaviness or soreness can also be due to workout or any injury during workout as well, but you didn't mentioned any exercise or workout after which this problem aggravated.
You should avoid taking too much spicy or fried food. Avoid vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish etc, because they have tendency to produce gas. You could also take omeprazole 20mg empty stomach in the morning for a week. Wear loose clothes.
If problem persist visit a gastroenterologist
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
This feeling of heaviness should be related to gastrointestinal problem like gas, indigestion, Hypercidity, etc. This problem would normally aggravate or get relieved slightly after taking the meals. This feeling of heaviness or soreness can also be due to workout or any injury during workout as well, but you didn't mentioned any exercise or workout after which this problem aggravated.
You should avoid taking too much spicy or fried food. Avoid vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish etc, because they have tendency to produce gas. You could also take omeprazole 20mg empty stomach in the morning for a week. Wear loose clothes.
If problem persist visit a gastroenterologist
Hope this information helps
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