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Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Pain Below The Rib Cage

I m having severe pains for the last two days on the left side on my body just underneath my rib cage and there strong sharp pain. My left side feels more swollen than my right side of my body does. The pain is on my left side just above my pelvic bone
posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stabbing pain below the rib cage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like indigestion , acid reflux , kidney stones , pancreatitis
, spleen damage and angina pectoris. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , endoscopy , stool test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe laxative , omeprazole , ornidazole along with analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or cardiologist for heat problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Pain Below The Rib Cage

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stabbing pain below the rib cage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like indigestion , acid reflux , kidney stones , pancreatitis , spleen damage and angina pectoris. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , endoscopy , stool test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe laxative , omeprazole , ornidazole along with analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or cardiologist for heat problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari