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What Do A Feeling Of Fullness And Pain Below The Rib Cage Indicate?
on my left side just below rib cage I have a feeling of fullness and dull ache with the odd sharp pain from time to time. This has been happening once in a while for a few months but the last two weeks the fullness has been constant. I always feel like I need to have a BM even when I do not. Sometimes it aches in the back as well.
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
Hello,
Pain on the left side below the rib cage is usually due to Gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), pancreatitis, splenic infarct or rupture, costochondritis, kidney infection or stone, etc. Get physically examined & get CBC, Urinalysis, X-Ray, CT, MRI done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort.
In the meantime add fiber in your diet, take plenty of water to avoid constipation & gastritis. Take antacids or PPI's like Rabeprazole once sos daily for 7-8 days. For pain take Acetaminophen (Tylenol). Your treatment will depend upon the diagnosis made. Stay away from oily food & addictions if any, do regular exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Pain on the left side below the rib cage is usually due to Gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), pancreatitis, splenic infarct or rupture, costochondritis, kidney infection or stone, etc. Get physically examined & get CBC, Urinalysis, X-Ray, CT, MRI done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort.
In the meantime add fiber in your diet, take plenty of water to avoid constipation & gastritis. Take antacids or PPI's like Rabeprazole once sos daily for 7-8 days. For pain take Acetaminophen (Tylenol). Your treatment will depend upon the diagnosis made. Stay away from oily food & addictions if any, do regular exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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