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What Does A Bump At The Middle Base Of Rib Cage Indicate?
Question: hi i have a bump that starts at the middle base of my rib cage. ever since i noticed it i started having problems eating food and over the past year the symptons are getting worse. when i eat after i swallow a kind of bubble forms ner that bump. it gets so bad and i cant burp then i think im gonna suffocate . when i stand up it helps me burp. this happens now at every meal.
Brief Answer:
GI specialist should be consulted...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bump you feel at the middle base of your rib cage might be a possible hernia. You need further evaluation by GI specialist and to run further tests:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
to determine the right diagnosis. Gastritis/GERD and other gastrointestinal problems should be ruled out too.
I also advise to :
- eat often and small portions
- avoid spicy/chilly/fatty foods
- avoid coffee/chocolate/carbonated drinks
- chew up slowly
- do not lay down immediately after eating
Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
GI specialist should be consulted...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The bump you feel at the middle base of your rib cage might be a possible hernia. You need further evaluation by GI specialist and to run further tests:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
to determine the right diagnosis. Gastritis/GERD and other gastrointestinal problems should be ruled out too.
I also advise to :
- eat often and small portions
- avoid spicy/chilly/fatty foods
- avoid coffee/chocolate/carbonated drinks
- chew up slowly
- do not lay down immediately after eating
Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
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