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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Upper Ribcage After Having Food?

I ate ravioli for dinner Lobster and spinach; I get this sharp pain in the upper rib cage. on the right side only. Got this before and took alker seltzer and it went away almost immediately, but now no relief. seemsto bring up a lot of gas. oh the ravioli was in garlic butter sauce. lots of garlic
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It might be due to gastritis or acid peptic disease. Avoid spicy foods and have healthy diet.

You can try antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole. Wishing you good health.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Upper Ribcage After Having Food?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It might be due to gastritis or acid peptic disease. Avoid spicy foods and have healthy diet. You can try antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain