The exact location of the pain might have been helpful. Data about the stool: daily frequency, viscosity is also required.


If the location of the pain is in the upper abdomen under the right ribcage then it is possible that you might be experiencing inflammation of the gallbladder called cholecystitis. It might be sometimes caused by an excessive or chronic intake of alcohol. Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder might additionally contribute to the severity of the inflammation. Both the inflammation and the possible presence of gallstones might be easily visualized with an ultrasound scan performed by a gastroenterologist.


Increased intake of alcohol might cause inflammation of the pancreas, as well. In this case, the pain is located under the left ribcage or in the back. Depending on the severity of the inflammation and the damage afterwards, problems with the absorption of fats and proteins might occur. Blood glucose control might be affected, too.

The blood tests might show increased levels of inflammatory markers as well as an increased level of amylase which is one of the pancreatic enzymes that is found in the blood when the pancreatic tissue is damaged. You might want to consult a gastroenterologist in this case, too.