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What Causes Pain And Tenderness Under The Ribcage?

hi 52yo female with history of diverticulitis, healthy, active 5 4, 130 lbs no other health issues, ruq pain under rib cage for 48 hours, tender to the touch and pain increases with deep breathes. No fever, no diarrhea(today, but clay like stools yesterday), no other symptoms except the gnawing , stabbing pain under ribs radiating to back and shoulder at times.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to gall bladder stones or cholecystitis. Clay colour stools can occur in this condition due to blockade of bile. Ultrasound examination of abdomen will be helpful to rule out this. Taking proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole ( Nexium ) will give some relief. Avoid fatty and spicy foods. Get a consultation with gastroenterologist.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.

Thanks,
Dr. Nishad BN
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What Causes Pain And Tenderness Under The Ribcage?

Hi, I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to gall bladder stones or cholecystitis. Clay colour stools can occur in this condition due to blockade of bile. Ultrasound examination of abdomen will be helpful to rule out this. Taking proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole ( Nexium ) will give some relief. Avoid fatty and spicy foods. Get a consultation with gastroenterologist. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks, Dr. Nishad BN