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What Causes Pain At Back Under The Ribcage?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
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Question : I have pain at my back under both sides of rib cage......
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such pain can be caused by spine problems or by some abdominal issues including acute pancreatitis or gallstones.
Spine problem usually gives pain more intense when moving or bending. The pain can also radiate to one side or both sides legs.
Pancreatitis or gallstones give usually also nausea. The pain is associated with foods intake.

I suggest you to consult orthopedist if spine problem sounds possible. Spine MRI might be necessary.
If gallsotnes sounds probable, abdominal ultrasound, blood work, liver tests and pancreas tests should be done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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what exactly is pancreatitis please
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (21 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas. It can be caused by gallstones or alcohol intake.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pain At Back Under The Ribcage?

Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such pain can be caused by spine problems or by some abdominal issues including acute pancreatitis or gallstones. Spine problem usually gives pain more intense when moving or bending. The pain can also radiate to one side or both sides legs. Pancreatitis or gallstones give usually also nausea. The pain is associated with foods intake. I suggest you to consult orthopedist if spine problem sounds possible. Spine MRI might be necessary. If gallsotnes sounds probable, abdominal ultrasound, blood work, liver tests and pancreas tests should be done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.