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What Causes Recurring Pain Below The Ribcage, Nausea, Bloating And Pain In Shoulder?

My symptoms: Pain, comes & goes, lower right side right at rib cage, nauseous, burping, blotted feeling, full feeling, food, doesn t sound good but hungry, some pain lower right shoulder blade, all comes and goes, but been lousy for going on 2 weeks. Rarely sick, great physical & mental health, NO side issues. Email is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you very much.
posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016
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Hello,

Possible causes of rib cage pain associated with bloating, nausea, etc is commonly due to injury (pulled muscle, bruised/ broken ribs), lung factors (like pleurisy, costochondritis, fibromyalgia, embolism) or intercostal muscle strain. Sometimes, it can also be due to acid reflux or gastritis. Take antacids & PPI's to get rid of the discomfort due to bloating. Maintain a low BMI & avoid hot spicy food. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get X-ray, if required other imaging tests done. You will be treated according to the severity of the pathology detected causing the symptoms. For relief you can take pain relieving medications, hot - cold compress. Physical therapy & breathing exercises are effective.

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

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Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurring Pain Below The Ribcage, Nausea, Bloating And Pain In Shoulder?

Hello, Possible causes of rib cage pain associated with bloating, nausea, etc is commonly due to injury (pulled muscle, bruised/ broken ribs), lung factors (like pleurisy, costochondritis, fibromyalgia, embolism) or intercostal muscle strain. Sometimes, it can also be due to acid reflux or gastritis. Take antacids & PPI s to get rid of the discomfort due to bloating. Maintain a low BMI & avoid hot spicy food. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get X-ray, if required other imaging tests done. You will be treated according to the severity of the pathology detected causing the symptoms. For relief you can take pain relieving medications, hot - cold compress. Physical therapy & breathing exercises are effective. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician