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What Causes Intermittent Pain Under The Rib Cage?

I am having intermittant pain under my rib cage on both sides of my abdomen. It feels like anxiety mostly. Do gall stones ever create this sensation? How much does it cost to ask this question? Sorry my husband says my primary doc will answer this for free.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hi,

Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by a stone in the bile duct and is a very common condition.

Stones are seen more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement in lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended.

Other causes include pancreatitis or pleurodynia and should be considered if gallbladder stones are ruled out.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Intermittent Pain Under The Rib Cage?

Hi, Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by a stone in the bile duct and is a very common condition. Stones are seen more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement in lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. Other causes include pancreatitis or pleurodynia and should be considered if gallbladder stones are ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon