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Suggest Remedies Upper Left Rib Cage Pain With Acidity And Bloating
Hi, I have been experiencing a pain in my upper left rib cage that went to my back for a few days last week w a lot of gas. That pain continued along with the onset of burning acid like reflux in my abdomen and bloating and what feels like trapped gas. However, I did have a colonoscopy five weeks ago where the Dr. removed as he put it three small polyps in the upper left side of my colon and he also said I had early signs of diverticulits. I am going on over a week with this discomfort and nothing I have taken seems to help ; zantac, tums, charcoal pills
Tue, 24 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of upper left rib cage pain with acidity and bloating . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance.
You should take plenty of fluids. Avoid sleep immediately after having food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Drink warm water with honey .
Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with H 2 blockers , proton pump inhibitor ,omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid sharp and spicy food and eat light and non spicy food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of upper left rib cage pain with acidity and bloating . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance.
You should take plenty of fluids. Avoid sleep immediately after having food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Drink warm water with honey .
Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with H 2 blockers , proton pump inhibitor ,omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid sharp and spicy food and eat light and non spicy food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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