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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage?

I have been on 2 week course of antibiotics to counter heliosbacteur (2nd attempt) I have also had examination of my stomach - nothing untoward. But I have and have had for a some years a dull pain (sensitive to touch) just below the rib cage. It can be extremely debilitating from time to time. I have a lot of wind too and lost over a stone. I am 68 What could be the likely causes of this pain?
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Hello,

It can be gastritis (acid peptic disease) which is most common cause and you have already been treated for it by antibiotics against Helicobacter. The other causes may be hepatitis, liver enlargement due to alcoholic liver disease if you are a regular consumer of alcohol or pancreatic stones which is also common in alcoholics. Kindly meet a physician who will order for an ultrasound scan of abdomen to diagnose your condition.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini
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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage?

Hello, It can be gastritis (acid peptic disease) which is most common cause and you have already been treated for it by antibiotics against Helicobacter. The other causes may be hepatitis, liver enlargement due to alcoholic liver disease if you are a regular consumer of alcohol or pancreatic stones which is also common in alcoholics. Kindly meet a physician who will order for an ultrasound scan of abdomen to diagnose your condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sanjay Kini