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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage Along With Frequent Bowel Movements?

After eating I am having to go to the bathroom almost immediatly or within a short time after eating. This has been going to for a couple months now. It does not seem like it is specific to a certain type of food? I have also been experiencing discomfort right below my rib cage on the right side of my body, this pain has some what gone away in the last couple weeks but does still come and go.
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain below the rib cage along with frequent bowel movements . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like liver damage , kidney stone , kidney infection , pancreatitis , angina , pinched nerve or gastric problem . I would suggest you to consult nephrologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order kidney function test , CT scan or ultrasound . Doctor may refer you to gastroenterologist for liver or pancreas problem or cardiologist for angina . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem and doctor may order stool test along with endoscopy and ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis . For now eat light , quit drinking , take ibuprofen or accetaminophen for pain and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage Along With Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain below the rib cage along with frequent bowel movements . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like liver damage , kidney stone , kidney infection , pancreatitis , angina , pinched nerve or gastric problem . I would suggest you to consult nephrologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order kidney function test , CT scan or ultrasound . Doctor may refer you to gastroenterologist for liver or pancreas problem or cardiologist for angina . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem and doctor may order stool test along with endoscopy and ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis . For now eat light , quit drinking , take ibuprofen or accetaminophen for pain and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari