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What Causes Tender Rib Area?
Question: So my primary ran blood work and ultrasound. nothing remarkable about results. (see attached). I'm definitely tender when he pressed under my ribs.
He has now referred me to a gastrologist for more testing. And prescribed mediation used for IBS. I'm still in pain and my appointment isn't until the end of the month. Any suggestions or thoughts about these results.
He has now referred me to a gastrologist for more testing. And prescribed mediation used for IBS. I'm still in pain and my appointment isn't until the end of the month. Any suggestions or thoughts about these results.
Brief Answer:
Two possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr Ganesh
1.The two possible causes i could think of is - bowel related as diagnosed IBS, the second one is muscle - skeletal pain ( it can be spine symptoms radiating or muscle pain)
2. In this case as you are on the treatment of IBS - The best thing you can try is the diet. Try to have basic diet - avoid excess fat containing food, spicy food, junk food and alcohol. Take healthy diet - more of salads, fruits, boiled food, fibrous diet for better bowel movement. ( try for at least 10 days - there should be some change)
3.For the possible cause of muscle and skeletal pain - please try some back exercises and little workup like brisk walk for 30 min ( do it only if your body supports to do so) - this will help.
4.Please try the above mentioned there should be some better changes.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
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Two possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr Ganesh
1.The two possible causes i could think of is - bowel related as diagnosed IBS, the second one is muscle - skeletal pain ( it can be spine symptoms radiating or muscle pain)
2. In this case as you are on the treatment of IBS - The best thing you can try is the diet. Try to have basic diet - avoid excess fat containing food, spicy food, junk food and alcohol. Take healthy diet - more of salads, fruits, boiled food, fibrous diet for better bowel movement. ( try for at least 10 days - there should be some change)
3.For the possible cause of muscle and skeletal pain - please try some back exercises and little workup like brisk walk for 30 min ( do it only if your body supports to do so) - this will help.
4.Please try the above mentioned there should be some better changes.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
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Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Diarrhoea / Constipation are most common symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for followup.
Commonly seen symptoms cramping, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. IBS is a chronic condition that you will need to manage long term.
Nausea and dizziness can be seen as an associated symptoms.
When you have severe abdominal pain, rectal bleed or weight loss - needs to investigate and treated - That is the time when you need to see your doctor. Till that you have to manage your diet and life style. Good luck.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate.
Dr. Ganesh.
Diarrhoea / Constipation are most common symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for followup.
Commonly seen symptoms cramping, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. IBS is a chronic condition that you will need to manage long term.
Nausea and dizziness can be seen as an associated symptoms.
When you have severe abdominal pain, rectal bleed or weight loss - needs to investigate and treated - That is the time when you need to see your doctor. Till that you have to manage your diet and life style. Good luck.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate.
Dr. Ganesh.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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