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What Causes Pain And Discomfort Under The Rib Cage?

I have been having alot of pain and discomfort under my rib cage in the middle of my body and slightly to the right that runs straight thru to my back. I ve had this same exact pain before but never has it been swollen with a visible lump? Could a hernia be that high in the body?
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Possibility of hernia is less likely in your case.
Acute gastritis can cause similar kind of pain.
So better to avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs.
Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks.
But if you are not improving than get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology and ecg to rule out heart diseases.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Discomfort Under The Rib Cage?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of hernia is less likely in your case. Acute gastritis can cause similar kind of pain. So better to avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. But if you are not improving than get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology and ecg to rule out heart diseases. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.