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What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Ribs With History Of Gall Bladder Removal?
I have had my gall bladder removed, and I had been told the my spincter oddi muscle does not work properly, I m taking meds to relax it, I m now having very sharp pains right under my last rib on my right side, its sore to the touch, can you tell me what it might be?
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain under the ribs with history of gall bladder removal. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like strain on the Intercostal Muscles , gallstones , costochondritis , pancreatitis , acid reflux and ulcers or inflammatory bowel disorder . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and to check if there is any post gall bladder surgery complication . Doctor ma order ultrasound , stool test , endoscopy and take history along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , laxative or muscle relaxant . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection . For now apply warm compresses on pain site , eat light and non spicy also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem or to cardiologist for cardiac problem like angina .
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 sharp pain under the ribs with history of gall bladder removal. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like strain on the Intercostal Muscles , gallstones , costochondritis , pancreatitis , acid reflux and ulcers or inflammatory bowel disorder . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and to check if there is any post gall bladder surgery complication . Doctor ma order ultrasound , stool test , endoscopy and take history along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , laxative or muscle relaxant . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection . For now apply warm compresses on pain site , eat light and non spicy also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem or to cardiologist for cardiac problem like angina .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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