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Suggest Remedy For Pain Below Of Ribs And Burning Sensations

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015

Question: I have some pain that comes and goes on my right side below my rib. Sometimes it burns slightly. I am 51 and in good health and visit my Dr. regularly. I it just a slight kind of throbing pain It relly doesnt hurt that bad but I am concernied as to what it might be. I had a colonoscopy last year without any problems. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.

1) is it like abdominal cramp?

2) what is your height weight?

3) how often does it happen?

4) does it get reffered to any where?

5) does it happen after food intake?

6) any diarrhea constipation?

Waiting for your input

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (13 minutes later)

Thank you for such a prompt response. It is more like a cramp but it occurs only in the same place and not every day. It is not always food related but I do sometimes notice it after I eat. I am 5'4" and weigh about 130 lbs. I have it almost every day with varying degrees. Some diarrhea but not every day. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There doesn't seem to be any dangerous thing

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back,

I have read your response and first post closely,

I want to assure you that it doesn't seem to be anything dangerous but few causes should be ruled out.

Right hypochondrium two type of pains can be of concern,

1) Gall bladder pain:

This pain is usually medium in intensity thropping aching and usually heppen after taking fatty food.

For this ultrasound abdomen after 2 days of fat free diet or fasting (if possible) help in diagnosis.

2) Fatty liver or other liver issues:

This happen in abese people or alcoholics or any other individuals who have some liver issues ,

Do you have obesity? what is your heigh and weight?

3) stomach,

Usually it pains on left side or mid abdomen in stomach issues but right sided pains have been reported due to stomach issues, this can be treated by simple antacid or ppi use.

4) Muscle pains:

Muscle pain of abdomen can be there it is cured by rest and taking pain killer , this is cramping and changes with change of position.

1st two reasons are of concern but in your reason this doesn't seem to be a dangerous thing, but I mentioned them so that you can discuss them with your doctor.

I would suggest you to avoid fatty food fizzy drinks...coffee ,,,energy drinks and junk food for some time and seeif it works,,plus set up an appointment with your GP just to get things ruled out.

If your G.P can get an ultrasound abdomen done, that would be great,

I won't suggest you to take any meds as yet.

I wish you the very best of health.

Best regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (30 hours later)

Thank you so much! Have a great weekend

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
its my pleasure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

it's my pleasure to help you.

Stay blessed.

Wish you health.

Have a great weekend

regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar