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What Do Abdominal Bloating And Pain Under The Ribs Indicate?

I have had the flu for the last 5 days. I have had lost if gas and bloating. Now I have pain just under the ribs on the left side. It hurts to bend. I still have the bloating. What can be causing this. I have had bowel blockages before(2 surgerys) this just has not felt like that did!
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

-Use simethicone mediacation for the bloating
-Limit your intake of carbonated drinks.
-Avoid foods that cause gas, such vegetables
-Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw.

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What Do Abdominal Bloating And Pain Under The Ribs Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. -Use simethicone mediacation for the bloating -Limit your intake of carbonated drinks. -Avoid foods that cause gas, such vegetables -Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.