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

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

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Question : I have pain in my right side under my right rib.I also can't stop burping.my doctor has me on said reflux meds. I am 47 years old. Email add/ YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking

You are experiencing pain in right side abdomen and burping.
To my opinion your symptoms are related with :
1. Gallbladder issues like sludge
2. Acid reflux (GERD)

If I were your treating doctor I would recommend doing:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound

Also I would suggest changing your lifestyle like:
- avoid coffee, chocolate, tea, alcohol
- avoid spicy, chilly and fatty foods
- eat often and small amount of meal.
- eat three hours before going to bed.
- use two pillows when you lay down
- increase physical activity

Meantime keep going with reflux meds like PPI (omeprazole) twice per day and antacids.
Wish you all the best
Dr.Klerida

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