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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Ribs On The Right Side?

My friend has severe pain under right rib and it wraps around to the back. She is having a heavy heavy period too. She has been to the OBGYN. He has examined her. He says that her vagina is healthy, but the Uterus is tilted slightly. Everytime she poops, she bleeds from her vagina even if she is not on her period. I have known her for over 20+ years. She has always had issues with constipation. She can go for weeks, or a month even without pooping. I know that that is so unhealthy. She was put on a medication to help her poop and even with that she only goes once a week. She has been on this kick of fear for some time that she has cancer, but all her tests come back that there is no Cancer. I told her to go to the E.R. and really complain about the pain so that they will do some general testing.
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Severe pain under the rib on the right side may be caused by medical conditions like liver, gallbladder, pancreatic or gastric problems. A keen examination by the Doctor will be very important and an abdominal ultrasound may help reveal cause.Treatment will depend on cause.

Slightly tilted uterus does not usually pose any particular problems.Vaginal bleeding should be investigated keenly.However, the results of her gynecological exam may not entirely explain such a symptom.A pelvic ultrasound may help reveal a gynecological problem that may explain symptom.However, her Gynecologist is in the best position to take care of this.

Many people do suffer from chronic constipation.It is good cancer related causes of constipation have been eliminated.Other causes may include:
-Problems with the nerves around the colon and rectum like Autonomic neuropathy, Multiple sclerosis....
-Difficulty with the muscles involved in elimination like anismus and dyssynergia
-Conditions that affect hormones in the body like Diabetes, Overactive parathyroid gland, Underactive thyroid

I will suggest she tries the following:
*She should increase fiber intake
*Exercise most days of the week
*Laxatives like Fiber supplements, Stimulants, Osmotic laxatives, Lubricants, Stool softeners, Enemas or suppositories
Given the chronic nature of her symptoms, i will also advise she see a Gastrologist for evaluation.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Wish your friend good health

Dr Mbuomboh
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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Ribs On The Right Side?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern Severe pain under the rib on the right side may be caused by medical conditions like liver, gallbladder, pancreatic or gastric problems. A keen examination by the Doctor will be very important and an abdominal ultrasound may help reveal cause.Treatment will depend on cause. Slightly tilted uterus does not usually pose any particular problems.Vaginal bleeding should be investigated keenly.However, the results of her gynecological exam may not entirely explain such a symptom.A pelvic ultrasound may help reveal a gynecological problem that may explain symptom.However, her Gynecologist is in the best position to take care of this. Many people do suffer from chronic constipation.It is good cancer related causes of constipation have been eliminated.Other causes may include: -Problems with the nerves around the colon and rectum like Autonomic neuropathy, Multiple sclerosis.... -Difficulty with the muscles involved in elimination like anismus and dyssynergia -Conditions that affect hormones in the body like Diabetes, Overactive parathyroid gland, Underactive thyroid I will suggest she tries the following: *She should increase fiber intake *Exercise most days of the week *Laxatives like Fiber supplements, Stimulants, Osmotic laxatives, Lubricants, Stool softeners, Enemas or suppositories Given the chronic nature of her symptoms, i will also advise she see a Gastrologist for evaluation. Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns. Wish your friend good health Dr Mbuomboh