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What Causes Pain Under Lower Left Rib Cage?

I have prolonged pain under my lower left rib cage. It feels like I ve been punched. I feel the pain more when I move my body suddenly. I don t have stomach problems right now. I ve been having this pain for almost two months now. What could be the case?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello.

Thanks for writing to HCM

There is possibility of gastritis/ulcer
gastric mucosal tear may heal with medical treatment.

I will advise to start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole 20 mg twice a day consulting your doctor.
Sucralfate will protect gastric mucosa and will give protective covering.

If not relieved you may need further gastric and cardiac investigations.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. 

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain Under Lower Left Rib Cage?

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM There is possibility of gastritis/ulcer gastric mucosal tear may heal with medical treatment. I will advise to start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole 20 mg twice a day consulting your doctor. Sucralfate will protect gastric mucosa and will give protective covering. If not relieved you may need further gastric and cardiac investigations. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.  Wishing you good health. Take care.