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Pressure And Tightness In Ribs With Pain, Breathlessness, Swelling And Strainful Belly. Done CT Scan And Ultrasound. What Is It?

i have pain under the right side of the the rib cage and mid rib cage. there is a lot of pressure and tightness on the ribs. sometimes there is a lot of swelling of the belly and strain. ribs feeling tender and pains in my chest. trouble breathing at times. had ultrasound, light down and ct scan done but nothing showed up.
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi, most probably it appears to be the gastric irritation, due to the ulcer, or irritating foods. gastric issues usually can't b shown in US, and C.T.scan, gastroscopy is needed to find the fault.
So i advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis an dtreatment. Thank you.
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Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
chances are of hyperacidity and little hiatus hernia as this give same symptomps
endoscopy will give answer
get consultation from gastroenterologist to diagnose and treat
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Pressure And Tightness In Ribs With Pain, Breathlessness, Swelling And Strainful Belly. Done CT Scan And Ultrasound. What Is It?

Hi, most probably it appears to be the gastric irritation, due to the ulcer, or irritating foods. gastric issues usually can t b shown in US, and C.T.scan, gastroscopy is needed to find the fault. So i advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis an dtreatment. Thank you.