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What Causes Pain Across The Abdomen Below The Rib Cage?

I started having moderate pain across my abdomen just below my rib cage about 2 hours ago. also, around the same time, or shortly after, I started having extreme pain on the right side of my back. doesn t change when I change position. I ve tried lying on each side and on my back. I am trying to avoid going to the ER bc I just found out about 10 days ago that i m pregnant, so I don t know if there is anything they can do
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hello,
Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern and the anguish that you are having.

I think that you have a headache because of gastritis that is causing the headache. Along with this, you are also getting back pain which can be explained by the gastritis as well. It is also possible that this is causing the acidity.

Take 20 ml of Pepto-Bismol 2 to 3 times a day to help you. Along with this you should drink a lot of water to help you. This will fight off the acidity.

Follow up after 5 days. All the best.
Hope this helps you. Feel free to clarify further.
Dr Vignan
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What Causes Pain Across The Abdomen Below The Rib Cage?

Hello, Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern and the anguish that you are having. I think that you have a headache because of gastritis that is causing the headache. Along with this, you are also getting back pain which can be explained by the gastritis as well. It is also possible that this is causing the acidity. Take 20 ml of Pepto-Bismol 2 to 3 times a day to help you. Along with this you should drink a lot of water to help you. This will fight off the acidity. Follow up after 5 days. All the best. Hope this helps you. Feel free to clarify further. Dr Vignan