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Pain Under Rib Cage After Stopped Being Bulimic. Also Drink And Smoke. Cause For Pain?
I was belemic for about 7 months , and just recently stopped about two weeks ago . & ever since I stopped I ve been getting this pain under my rib cage . It started off with just a little pain once in awhile but now it s constantly there and hurts more everyday . Its a sharp pain and my stomach feels very tight . I m a drinker & a smoker too so idk what could be causing it . Plus I don t eat very healthy either or exsersize . it hurts to breathe in and to position certain ways . Im going to go to the doctor sometime this week when i have time but some info would be cool for now :/
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
You have already diagnosed your problem. Most common cause is alcohol. You might getting peptic ulcer or acute gastritis.
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