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What Causes Ribcage And Stomach Discomfort?
For the last 5 days, I've had discomfort beneath my rib-cage (directly below the center of the rib-cage)
It almost feels like my tummy is about to let off a huge grumble, as it would do when I?m hungry, but nothing comes of it.
It doesn't hurt as such, but is a constant discomfort. I've pushed, prodded and poked it - No pain, no movement.
What could be affected in this area? What could it be? Gas? Indigestion of some kind?
I've taken peptow tablets and ibuprofen with no luck.
I hope someone understands my symptoms.
It almost feels like my tummy is about to let off a huge grumble, as it would do when I?m hungry, but nothing comes of it.
It doesn't hurt as such, but is a constant discomfort. I've pushed, prodded and poked it - No pain, no movement.
What could be affected in this area? What could it be? Gas? Indigestion of some kind?
I've taken peptow tablets and ibuprofen with no luck.
I hope someone understands my symptoms.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The most common cause of abdomen discomfort is dyspepsia and it is mostly associated with hyperacidity, sometime infection may be the part of this symptoms. If I would be a doctor of this case, then I would try to treat this case with tablet Rabiprazole once in day.
I usually, advised the antibiotic for this and the best option is tablet Metronidazole twice a day. For five days, try to stay away from stress because stress is the most common cause of abdomen pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
The most common cause of abdomen discomfort is dyspepsia and it is mostly associated with hyperacidity, sometime infection may be the part of this symptoms. If I would be a doctor of this case, then I would try to treat this case with tablet Rabiprazole once in day.
I usually, advised the antibiotic for this and the best option is tablet Metronidazole twice a day. For five days, try to stay away from stress because stress is the most common cause of abdomen pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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