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Pain under the right ribs for 7 weeks

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Hi

About 7 weeks ago I had a bout of constipation for about 4 days, rare for me, then I started developing this pain under my right ribs, like a dull ache which turned into a stabbing pain, exactly where the gallbladder is.

I had a ultrasound as gallbladder was suspected, had blood test (including Liver) and Helicobacter pylori (stool sample), all of these came back fine.

I have been placed on Omeprazole, which is kind of helping, I am not getting the stabbing pains anymore, but I do get the dull pain sometimes directly after eating this can flick between left and right upper chest and sometimes about 1 hour after and generally feels like my lower right abdomen sore.

I also get a pain in the upper back behind the liver, just like some sitting on my chest. I find that Gaviston helps, but I only use that when it really bad. I would say I am an anxious person, I am a worrier, but I try to keep a cool level head, is it possible these symptoms could be stress related, my bowel movement and poo all ok.

I've seen a Chiropractor and looks like I do have tight rib cage muscles, I am in the early stages of treatment to loosen this off, so difficult to say if the entire reason I am getting discomfort.

I haven’t told the GP about the Chiropractor thing yet, though is it possible tight ribs muscles could be causing me this much discomfort? Though things with the GP have some to T junction, I have a phone consult next week, but what should I say to the GP, insist on being referred to gastroenterology?

Thanks for reading

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee nesty

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    Have you looked at what you are eating? a diet high in fat can have the effect you are describing. Also if you drink alcohol try to cut it out or cut it right down. If you eat late in the evening that may be a cause. Do you have good upright posture or do you slump when eating?

    When you talk to your GP do tell him/her about seeing a chiropractor and the suggestion of tight rib muscles. If you are an overly anxious person you may be too tense and this will have an effect on your digestion.

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee nesty

    Edited

    Wait to see what your GP has to say before insisting on anything. He/she may have ideas of their own about how to proceed. If you feel you are getting nowhere, then do suggest a referral to Gastroenterology. If you are successful you may be asked to do a test/s before getting to the Consultant. Also be prepared for a telephone consultation.

  • nesty
    nesty

    Posted

    Hi Marina Dee

    Many thanks for the reply, do appreciate it.

    I don't eat high fat, but I am slightly overweight BMI about 26/27. I do drink Alcohol, but I ensure I don't go over the 14 units a weeks, I have been trying out some low alcohol alternatives recently.

    Actually, come to think about it, I could eat earlier in the evening and posture not really thought about that whilst eating.

    I have another Chiropractor appointment this week (first full treatment appointment), so I might see an improvement, if muscle related. I'll inform the GP about the Chiropractor, I am hoping this might be a stress related thing and I can do self help to cure myself.

  • sam18386
    sam18386 nesty

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    hi nesty, this sounds like gastritis! i have it and the only thing that helps is gaviscon 4 times a day when it's bad down to twice a day when it's better, the pain is trapped gas bubbles, it hurts if you don't take some gaviscon daily. keep on top of it and i apologize if i'm wrong.

    • nesty
      nesty sam18386

      Posted

      Hi Sam

      Many thanks for this. If it is Gastritis is it fixable, or is it management for a while?

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