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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage And Abdominal Bloating?

for three months I have had severe pain, starts on right side under rib cage and wraps to the center of my back then center of sternum. I have to throw up in a wrenching motion for 10 to 15 min. then the pain is a little better. I have had bowel movements that range in color and size. My stomach always feels bloated and soar. I am worried. Made a dr appointment but they can not take me till the 20th of this month what should I do?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

From your history, it seems that you have got an inflamed gall bladder possibly due to stones in the gall bladder. However it has to be assessed by a general surgeon. So I would suggest you to take an appointment with a general surgeon in your area, who after a physical examination, might advise you for some routine blood tests like CBC, ESR, LFT,serum amylase and lipase, Blood urea, serum creatinine, serum uric acid, and an ultrasound of abdomen. If confirmed to be a case of cholethiasis, the surgeon might advise you for a surgery. If not, further management would depend on the results of physical assessment and reports of the investigations.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage And Abdominal Bloating?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have got an inflamed gall bladder possibly due to stones in the gall bladder. However it has to be assessed by a general surgeon. So I would suggest you to take an appointment with a general surgeon in your area, who after a physical examination, might advise you for some routine blood tests like CBC, ESR, LFT,serum amylase and lipase, Blood urea, serum creatinine, serum uric acid, and an ultrasound of abdomen. If confirmed to be a case of cholethiasis, the surgeon might advise you for a surgery. If not, further management would depend on the results of physical assessment and reports of the investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.