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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage?

I ve had pain in my left ribs and below the rib cage. Over time it has gotten better, but I notice that the pain comes back slightly after drinking red or white wine. The pain radiates to the back left lung. I have GERD and wonder if it s the acidity.
posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hi,

There can be various reasons for such pain as:
gastritis or duodenitis
ulcer stomach or duodenum
spleen enlargement from portal hypertension or else
pathology related to lower lobe of the left lung
others.

It is recommended to undertake a prescription of x-ray chest and ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis for further guidelines.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage?

Hi, There can be various reasons for such pain as: gastritis or duodenitis ulcer stomach or duodenum spleen enlargement from portal hypertension or else pathology related to lower lobe of the left lung others. It is recommended to undertake a prescription of x-ray chest and ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis for further guidelines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician