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What Causes Tightness In Upper Abdomen Right Below Ribs?

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Question: hi, I have some tightness, especially after eating, in my upper stomach, right below my ribs. at first thought could be something related to a gallbladder issue but the discomfort is somewhat internal feeling, it is more external than internal. its almost a numbness or slight burning feeling. sometimes feels a bit of a muscle cramping type of feel but again, usually when i eat. happens after i eat but can also happen randomly at other times. i have put on some weight recently and and almost feels like my stomach in that area is a bit distended. I also feel tightness in my stomach after eating. thought at first it was when having a big meal but can happen after any size meal. even when having a snack, i feel the discomfort i mentioned above. thoughts?

Answered by Dr. M Y Shareef (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide all information to help you better.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

A few more information from you would help me in providing you with a better opinion:

1) Do you eat from outside specially fried and fast food ?
2) Does your job entails you lifting heavy weight ?
3) Do you consume any alcoholic beverages and do you smoke ?
4) How is your sleep in the night ?
5) How is your bowel habits ?
6) Please provide reports of any such investigations related to your symptoms.

Till then I would advise you to go for a proton pump inhibitor along with probiotic drug.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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