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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage With Severe Indigestion?
Hi there- I am a 58 year old female, in good health 5 4 / 135lbs ( I eat a relatively healthy diet and exercise regularly).... I Believe I m experiencing gall bladder issues.....concentrated discomfort just below the center of my rib cage and its tender when pressing on it- terrible indegistation..... Thoughts? ( I did experience an inflamed incident about 8 years ago - similar symptoms).... Thoughts?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
hi.
thanks for posting query.
further evaluation needed.
differential:
gall bladder pathology; gall stones; hepatitis; gastritis;
investigations required:
1. abdominal ultrasound
2. H.pylrori test ( urea breath test)
3. blood routine test
4. liver function test
meanwhile
decrease salt intake
ingest fruits
decrease fat intake
avoid eating mouth full/ stomach full
wish you good and sound health
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
thanks for posting query.
further evaluation needed.
differential:
gall bladder pathology; gall stones; hepatitis; gastritis;
investigations required:
1. abdominal ultrasound
2. H.pylrori test ( urea breath test)
3. blood routine test
4. liver function test
meanwhile
decrease salt intake
ingest fruits
decrease fat intake
avoid eating mouth full/ stomach full
wish you good and sound health
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
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