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What Causes Pain In The Stomach And Ribs?
My stomach has been hurting off and on for the last week and today my ribs have been hurting really bad along with my off and on stomach issues. What could it e and how can I stop it? I did start getting a depo shot for birth control about a month ago.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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According to history it could be viral gastritis like presentation
Take rabeprazole 20 mg OD for week..
Avoid gastric irritants like...
_excess spicy foods
_excess tea, coffee
_smoking
_stress etc...
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach
Yogurt will also beneficial
If no improvement than we will do further work up
Consult physician for examination if needed
According to history it could be viral gastritis like presentation
Take rabeprazole 20 mg OD for week..
Avoid gastric irritants like...
_excess spicy foods
_excess tea, coffee
_smoking
_stress etc...
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach
Yogurt will also beneficial
If no improvement than we will do further work up
Consult physician for examination if needed
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