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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain In Upper Right Abdomen
Hi! I have been have a sharp pain in my upper right abdomen, under the rib cage, for over a week now. I have been constipated, but when I do have a bowel movement it doesn't seem to relieve the pain. What could this be? Should I go and see a doctor?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The right upper quadrant pain can occur may be due to acute cholecystitis or hepatitis or cholelithiasis etcetera.
Other possibilities are renal calculi or hepatic flexure of colon infection etcetera. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is.
Take a high fiber diet and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation. Use syrup Lactulose for five days if not passing stools.
If symptoms not improved, then please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The right upper quadrant pain can occur may be due to acute cholecystitis or hepatitis or cholelithiasis etcetera.
Other possibilities are renal calculi or hepatic flexure of colon infection etcetera. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is.
Take a high fiber diet and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation. Use syrup Lactulose for five days if not passing stools.
If symptoms not improved, then please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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