Ulcer - Pain under right rib cage
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Hi, would it be possible for a peptic/duodenal ulcer to cause pain on right side under rib cag/right breast only.... and no other symptoms. I had pain in this area... had an ultrasound... tiny gallstones seen.... The pain was then diagnosed as being gallstone related and i was told i would need surgery to remove my gallbladder. I'm aware that many people can have gallstones and have no symptoms from them. I've not had any other tests done so now I'm worried in case this pain is really from an ulcer. I don't, however, have any other symptoms, eg. no burning in stomach or throat, no vomittin, no acid reflux, etc. (just occasional burping sometimes alongside eating). Since having the pain I've been on a strict no fat, no citrus or spicy foods sort of diet. I would really appreciate any comments as to whether it is possible to just have this right sided pain and no other symptoms for an ulcer. (I absolutely dread the thought of having an upper endoscopy so i don't really want to request one if there is absolutely no chance of this pain being due to an ulcer - the pain did first appear during a period of very bad stress). Many thanks!
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derek58875 carol38455
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There are a number of indicators of Peptic Ulcers. Pain as you describe which in Ulcers is more of a gnawing nature than the sharp pain of Gall stones. Blackened stools may be passed if there is some ulcer bleeding.
The pain of Duodenal Ulcers is often relieved when food is taken and conversely may be worse when the stomach is empty or during the night.
And maybe the best indicator - if pain relief is obtained quickly by taking Antacids such as Calcium Carbonate tablets (from Boots) or Gaviscon.
I take it you are not taking NSAID pain relievers such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc which are an absolute no-no with Stomach problems (as is smoking).
It is unlikely that they would give you an Endoscopy before giving you a simple Breath Test for h.pylori the main cause of Gastric Ulcers.
But if it ever comes to it please don't dread an Endoscopy. It is unpleasant - yes - but they always offer a local anaethsetic these days.
And a lot of people don't even bother with that because it makes you fuzzy.
carol38455 derek58875
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manish07875 carol38455
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Hi Carol, I'm from India and I am suffering from this symptom similar to yours from 2 years... This all started when I was under emotional stress for a week as my dad was admitted in ICU... At first, I had a strange kind of pressure at the lower right rib cage, sweating and itching on that area after having spicy food.
And now, by the symptoms it's clear that I have ulcer( may be duodenal)
I also hav found that during high emotional stress there will be NAVEL SHIFT (Google about it) . Which disturbs the digestive process and causes ulcer...
Please Google it...
derek58875 carol38455
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Unlike Gastric or Stomach Ulcers, there is rarely vomiting from Duodenal Ulcers until very late into its stages. It then happens when repeated scarring of the Duodenum narrows the canal, thus holding up food in the stomach. So not vomiting is no indicator at all that someone does not have a Duodenal Ulcer - and I speak with 50 years experience of Duodenal Ulcers.
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derek76 derek58875
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Re endoscopy, my uncle went into cardiac arrest and died during his. Years later after a GP suggested that I have one I chickened out telling another GP at the surgery why. He said that a partner in the practice had met the same fate. It is said to be a 1 in 2000 chance.
derek58875 derek76
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Neither do I think that the figures you mention are at all creditable. their are thousands of endoscopies
derek76 derek58875
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Remember Joan Rivers? She suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest during the procedure.
siva66456 derek76
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Hi ..I have been suffering with pain or some thing under my right rib cage little bit right side from center. When I pressed I can feel the pain. But sympotams are not that much worst. Initially I used to have bolting with small amount of food. Now I can try heavy. Digestion is ok. My stools were ok .slowly it's changing to black but not completely.
When I traied pizza or cheese or soda .I get heavy heart burn for two or three days continue ly .if I get heartburn my stomach is ok . If I don't have heart burn I get stomach pain not heavy ..I don't know know it's not something ..but my daily actives ok.
My excises makes my heartburn . Doc did ultrasound scan no stones. Then I visited gastroenterology trolisgt . She referred omeprazole it didn't work for me and I gave hpylori breath test ..waiting for results ..can somebody give your suggestions
derek76 siva66456
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siva66456 derek76
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derek76 siva66456
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siva66456 derek76
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derek76 siva66456
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It seldom is anything major. I've had two duodenal ulcers, four Barium swallow X-Rays, (Latest on the 6th of this month) an endoscopy, three Barium enema X-Rays and a colonoscopy.
Dreadfull stomach pain after having Christmas pudding today although no problem with it yesterday.
siva66456 derek76
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derek76 siva66456
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That's good but leaves your diagnosis more difficult for your GP. My GP says that HP is much less common than it used to be.
sandra07610 derek76
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If you are that worried, why don't you discuss with your family doctor the need for a cardiac ultrasound especially if you have a
sandra07610
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(continued) family history which insurance usually covers. You need to know because you don't want a bleed.