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What Would A Dull Ache Under The Rib Cage Signify?

curious as to what this may be...I have been having a dull ache under my left rib cage and it seems to only happen when i don't drink enough water? ...if i drink water it seems to get a little more tolerable, but doesn't completely go away...any idea as to what they may be?
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of gastritis is more.
But better to get done ecg to rule out heart diseases because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for this.
Possibility of gastritis and hyperacidity is more. Your pain is subsided by water intake. Water dilutes the acid in the stomach and hence subside the pain.
So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Start proton pump inhibitors.
Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid stress and tension.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Would A Dull Ache Under The Rib Cage Signify?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of gastritis is more. But better to get done ecg to rule out heart diseases because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases. If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for this. Possibility of gastritis and hyperacidity is more. Your pain is subsided by water intake. Water dilutes the acid in the stomach and hence subside the pain. So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Start proton pump inhibitors. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid stress and tension. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.