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What Causes Burping And Pain In The Ribs?
Question: I have a lot of burping an d pain on my left side just below the my ribs, could it be my gallbladder?
Brief Answer:
More possible to be bowel related problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
The gallbladder generally gives pain in the right side.
How you are describing it, it is more possible that it is related with the bowel- the burping and the location of the pain indicate that.
Anyway, to rule out important possible options, I would suggest doing an abdominal ultrasound which can check the gallbladder, the kidneys, urinary bladder, liver, spleen, pancreas, ect. It cannot see the bowel, but if other organs are ok, then what remains is the bowel. If you have problems with constipation and/or diarrhea then it confirmed.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor who can examine you, run the necessary tests and give treatment.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
More possible to be bowel related problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
The gallbladder generally gives pain in the right side.
How you are describing it, it is more possible that it is related with the bowel- the burping and the location of the pain indicate that.
Anyway, to rule out important possible options, I would suggest doing an abdominal ultrasound which can check the gallbladder, the kidneys, urinary bladder, liver, spleen, pancreas, ect. It cannot see the bowel, but if other organs are ok, then what remains is the bowel. If you have problems with constipation and/or diarrhea then it confirmed.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor who can examine you, run the necessary tests and give treatment.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your reply. After talking with two nurse friends, I have continued my own research and think perhaps it could be EPI exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Since today is a holiday the doctors office is closed. Should I go to an urgent care facility or wait until tomorrow and hope to get to see a doctor?
Since today is a holiday the doctors office is closed. Should I go to an urgent care facility or wait until tomorrow and hope to get to see a doctor?
Brief Answer:
If worse and not better, then go to the ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up question.
It is a big things to say that you have that diagnoses. It needs lots of testing and thinking before deciding a diagnoses. Out approach is to think first about the more common or if the criteria get fulfilled we think about the most acute problems.
I advise that you wait until tomorrow if your pain is not constant from 2 days and if it is bearable and gets better once in a while.
If the pain has been constant and getting worse, and you haven't had a bowel movement of found something that actually helps to feel a bit better, then it is better to go to the ER and get this clarified as soon as possible.
Hope this helps you.
Feel free to let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
If worse and not better, then go to the ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up question.
It is a big things to say that you have that diagnoses. It needs lots of testing and thinking before deciding a diagnoses. Out approach is to think first about the more common or if the criteria get fulfilled we think about the most acute problems.
I advise that you wait until tomorrow if your pain is not constant from 2 days and if it is bearable and gets better once in a while.
If the pain has been constant and getting worse, and you haven't had a bowel movement of found something that actually helps to feel a bit better, then it is better to go to the ER and get this clarified as soon as possible.
Hope this helps you.
Feel free to let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you. I will call my Doctor today.
Brief Answer:
Glad to have been of help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad to have been of help.
Feel free to follow up with me anytime.
If you don't have other questions or concerns about this issue, please kindly close and rate the answer.
Kind regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Glad to have been of help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad to have been of help.
Feel free to follow up with me anytime.
If you don't have other questions or concerns about this issue, please kindly close and rate the answer.
Kind regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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