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How Can Bloating In My Upper Abdominal Area And Pressure In The Right Rib Cage Be Treated?
Question: I seem very bloated in my upper abdominal area and have pressure under my right rib cage. When I try to breath deeply I can feel the pressure more. I have also had trouble with swallowing, sometimes food causes a burning sensation as I swallow and/or gets stuck in my chest area going down.
Brief Answer:
Possible Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms, the possibility of a gastroesophageal reflux disease should be considered.
This should be confirmed with Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The treatment largely consists of taking medications like Omeprazole/Pantoprazole 40mg Once daily on empty stomach.
Please check with your physician if s/he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to evaluate your symptoms.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you
Possible Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms, the possibility of a gastroesophageal reflux disease should be considered.
This should be confirmed with Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The treatment largely consists of taking medications like Omeprazole/Pantoprazole 40mg Once daily on empty stomach.
Please check with your physician if s/he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to evaluate your symptoms.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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