Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Side Of Ribcage

Posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2015

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Question : I have been having constant to fairly severe pain just below my right side ribcage for the last week or so. I had my appendix out 3years ago,had a prostate biopsy on Dec. 16,2014. I am 60 years old,5'10", 210 lbs in good health. I took dulcolax yesterday and have had a bowl movement

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Persistent pain below the right rib cage (right hypochondriac region ) could be due to many causes . It could be secondary to

1. Acid peptic disease

2. Gall bladder inflammation

3. Associated constipation

Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical history and examination. It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information

1. Is the pain continuous in nature ?

2. Do you have associated nausea / vomiting?

3. Is there any loss of appetite?

4. Was the pain relieved by constipation?

5. Did you experience such pain before ?

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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