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Why Do I Have Pain In Right Side Across My Belly Button?

I ve been having a pain in right side straight across from my belly button, just below my ribs. Reminds of a stitch in my side you get after running. I ve been on AdvoCare products since November 30th using MNSMAX supplements, drinking Spark and Meal replacement shakes. Sometimes I get a build up of gas (belching, farting). I have been previously diagnosed with GERD but do not and have not taken medication for it in a long time. The pain in my side is constant and sometimes gets worse when I have a bowel movement. Sometimes after eating, I feel like I could vomit but I have not.
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a routine complete blood count, liver function tests, and an ultrasound abdomen to rule out gall stones. If the ultrasound comes out to be positive for gall stone, or any other surgical/gynaecological problem, I would refer you to a general surgeon/gynaecologist. I would also advise you for a stool test to rule out amebiasis, and any worm infestation, which has to be ruled out especially if you are from such endemic areas and the treatment would relieve you of your problem.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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Why Do I Have Pain In Right Side Across My Belly Button?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a routine complete blood count, liver function tests, and an ultrasound abdomen to rule out gall stones. If the ultrasound comes out to be positive for gall stone, or any other surgical/gynaecological problem, I would refer you to a general surgeon/gynaecologist. I would also advise you for a stool test to rule out amebiasis, and any worm infestation, which has to be ruled out especially if you are from such endemic areas and the treatment would relieve you of your problem. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.