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What Causes Sudden Spasms Of Pain In Right Abdomen?

I have a sharp spasming pain in the right side of my abdomen- under my rib cage/breasts. The pain comes in short waves- feels like a spasm but or stabbing feeling. The feelings happens after meals and hurts more when sitting down- somewhat relieved when I am laying flat.
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Hi !Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, after a general physical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out a gall stone disease or a pancreatic pathology. The diseased gall bladder might contract following a meal causing the pain and stabbing feeling. The overall management would depend on the reports of ultrasound and blood reports like a CBC, blood sugar, LFT, serum amylase and serum lipase. Till then, I would prescribe you with a proton pump inhibitor, an anti spasmodic drug and a probiotic for a possible symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


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What Causes Sudden Spasms Of Pain In Right Abdomen?

Hi !Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a general physical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out a gall stone disease or a pancreatic pathology. The diseased gall bladder might contract following a meal causing the pain and stabbing feeling. The overall management would depend on the reports of ultrasound and blood reports like a CBC, blood sugar, LFT, serum amylase and serum lipase. Till then, I would prescribe you with a proton pump inhibitor, an anti spasmodic drug and a probiotic for a possible symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.