Constant Aching In The Lower Right Quadrant Of Stomach Under Rib Cage. What Could Be The Cause?

Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2013

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Question : Dull,constant aching in the lower right quadrant of the stomach area undernaeth the rib cage

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The symptoms you are experiencing might be related to :

- excessive spasms of the colon caused by anxiety; for which you can use an anxiolytic drug. But first, I recommend to consult a gastrohepatologist to exclude other problems

- pathologies of the gall-bladder (slums) which are caused by alcohol consumption.

If I were your caring doctor would advise:

- abdominal ultrasound to evaluate the liver, gallbladder and pancreas (the mostly affected by alcohol)

- complete blood profile

- check liver transaminases and the function of pancreas

With regards to treatment, for the time being, I usually prescribe buscopan thrice daily, omeprasole twice daily and the tests.

Hope it answered to your inquiry!

Dr.Klerida

p.s. if you have other concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

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