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How Can Recurrent Sharp Stabbing Pain In The Left Rib Area Be Medically Treated?
Posted on
Fri, 11 May 2018
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Fri, 11 May 2018
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Question : My husband has sharp stabbing pains in his left rib cage area - no nausea - no dizziness
Brief Answer:
Possible Gastrointestinal disease. An ultrasound abdomen is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern
As per your symptoms the possibility of Gastroesophageal junction disease or a kind of a lung disorder is responsible for the symptoms.
It's advisable to get an ultrasound abdomen and a chest ray to determine further course of action.
Ultrasound abdomen also helps to find out any stones in the kidneys or Gall bladder which might cause similar symptoms.
Further management if any is largely based on test results
Review with reports to determine further course of action.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
Possible Gastrointestinal disease. An ultrasound abdomen is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern
As per your symptoms the possibility of Gastroesophageal junction disease or a kind of a lung disorder is responsible for the symptoms.
It's advisable to get an ultrasound abdomen and a chest ray to determine further course of action.
Ultrasound abdomen also helps to find out any stones in the kidneys or Gall bladder which might cause similar symptoms.
Further management if any is largely based on test results
Review with reports to determine further course of action.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
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Dr. Raju A.T
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