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What Causes Severe Pain Under Left Rib Cage Long After Gastric Bypass?

Ok so for a little over a week now a few times a day when i bend over i get an extreme sudden jabbing pain just under my left rib cage. I immediately stand up and stretch to try and relieve the pain. When i stretch it feels as if whats causing the pain flips or turns then the pain stops. This is only a few minutes when it happens. I had gastric bypass about 5yrs ago. Not sure if it has anything to do with that. Its happening more often the last day or two. Any info and advice you could share with me would be greatly appreciated. Im beginning to get concerned about it. Thank you for your time. -Becky
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain under left rib cage long after gastric bypass . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy .

It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina or post surgery complications , so consut your surgeon . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test .

Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain Under Left Rib Cage Long After Gastric Bypass?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain under left rib cage long after gastric bypass . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina or post surgery complications , so consut your surgeon . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari