What Causes Right-sided Pain Under Ribs And Constant Belching While On Prevacid?

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015

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Question : Ihave had my gallbladder removed three years ago but now I have pain on my right side under ribs and going around to back. I have constant belching. Have tried prevacid once a day but no difference.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible pancreas or liver issues

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This may indicate possible liver or pancreatic issues so you should check liver markers, do abdominal ultrasound and gastroscopy.try to take spasmex and ranitidine during the pain,avoid fried food,alcohol,coffee and smoking. Wish you good health.regards

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