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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs During Pregnancy

I m currently 22 weeks pregnant and have had a terrible pain in my right rib for 9 weeks, during my last baby scan I asked the sonographer to check my gallbladder which was clear but there was a big cloud of wind there. I have been prescribed gaviscon and ranitidine but it didn t seem to help, I really don t think acid is the problem apart from the fact that I may not have enough of it, I have never suffered heart burn in my life. Is there anything strong I can take that specifically treats wind rather than acid, also must be able to take in pregnancy. Would appreciate any suggestions
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well with increasing gestational age in pregnancy the stomach keeps getting compressed. idea is to eat small meals and frequently say 4-6 hrly rather than a heavy meal just thrice( breakfast/lunch/dinner). this should keep you away from heaviness in upper abdomen and reduce dyspepsia.
you may try tab pantoprazole 40mg once a day after breakfast . its safe in pregnancy. this should help.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs During Pregnancy

well with increasing gestational age in pregnancy the stomach keeps getting compressed. idea is to eat small meals and frequently say 4-6 hrly rather than a heavy meal just thrice( breakfast/lunch/dinner). this should keep you away from heaviness in upper abdomen and reduce dyspepsia. you may try tab pantoprazole 40mg once a day after breakfast . its safe in pregnancy. this should help.