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What Causes Pain In The Ribcage?
since Sunday ive had a constant pain just below my rib cage above my abdomen when i eat or touch it. at first i could barly swallow because it felt as though there was a lump at the bottom of my throat but it has slowly changed to a pain at the top of my abdomen. this only happens when i eat / drink / cough (also when i would breath but that has stopped) im 20 years old and male.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to Gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis. But other conditions like pancreatitis or cholecystitis should be ruled out. A physical examination should be carried out by a physician. I usually prescribe proton pump inhibitors like rabeperazole and anti emetic domperidone for two to 4 weeks and if no improvement advise an ultrasound examination and fibrogastroduodenoscopy if needed. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to Gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis. But other conditions like pancreatitis or cholecystitis should be ruled out. A physical examination should be carried out by a physician. I usually prescribe proton pump inhibitors like rabeperazole and anti emetic domperidone for two to 4 weeks and if no improvement advise an ultrasound examination and fibrogastroduodenoscopy if needed. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
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