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What Causes Ribs Soreness In An Elderly Person?

I am a 62 year old male. I have lower right abdominal, below rib cage, soreness to the touch discomfort for a few days. It comes & goes. Have no history of any internal issues. Wife thinking pancreatic problem. Your thoughts and is there any I can do in short term. Holiday weekend. Will make Appointmemt with Dr Monday. T
Thank you.

Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hello,

Right lower abdominal pain could be caused due to many problems liver ailments , appendicitis.
However, most probably it is rare to be caused due to pancreatic problem.
It is advisable to consult a physician as they might advise an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis to rule out internal organ pathology along with blood tests and liver function tests.
Till then you can take an over the counter low dose analgesic and a (proton pump inhibitor ) omeprazole 20mg before food till you meet the doctor .
If the pain aggravates or is associated with vomiting and fever , immediatedly consult the ER.

Hope your query was answered.

Regards,
Dr.Riyanka MBBS,MD
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What Causes Ribs Soreness In An Elderly Person?

Hello, Right lower abdominal pain could be caused due to many problems liver ailments , appendicitis. However, most probably it is rare to be caused due to pancreatic problem. It is advisable to consult a physician as they might advise an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis to rule out internal organ pathology along with blood tests and liver function tests. Till then you can take an over the counter low dose analgesic and a (proton pump inhibitor ) omeprazole 20mg before food till you meet the doctor . If the pain aggravates or is associated with vomiting and fever , immediatedly consult the ER. Hope your query was answered. Regards, Dr.Riyanka MBBS,MD