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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Upper Rib Cage Pain
Whilst having a rather difficult time with constipation, I pushed rather hard and felt a little pop in my upper right rib cage, along with some slight cramp like pain in the area. After about 20 seconds, the pain subsided, but there is now an indentation that I ve never seen before. It s been over 24 hours now, and the indentation is still there, and there s very minimal pain. I went through the whole day and forgot about it. However, I m worried that there may be larger ramifications. I ve checked my ribs extensively with my hands and I cannot feel any broken ribs, and I haven t had any issues with the muscles either. I m a fencer, and even after a 3 hour practice session, there was almost no pain, other than if I stretched too far.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constipation and upper rib cage pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products that contain lactose, broccoli , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndrome. You should take plenty of fluids. I would suggest you to avoid above mentioned food, eat more fibrous food. If condition doesn't get well then consult doctor may order certain tests like stool test , endoscopy and ultrasound. Doctor may order order digestive enzymes , omeprazole , ornidazole along with anti inflammatory. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for heart condition like angina. You should take antacid after every meal and drink warm water several times a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constipation and upper rib cage pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products that contain lactose, broccoli , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndrome. You should take plenty of fluids. I would suggest you to avoid above mentioned food, eat more fibrous food. If condition doesn't get well then consult doctor may order certain tests like stool test , endoscopy and ultrasound. Doctor may order order digestive enzymes , omeprazole , ornidazole along with anti inflammatory. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for heart condition like angina. You should take antacid after every meal and drink warm water several times a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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