I had upper left abdominal pain 17 years
ago and the dr said it was gastritis.
Since then I have had off and on pain in
the upper left abdominal area. I also
will have pain in the back area. Sometimes
the pain is stabbing, sometimes dull,
sometimes pinching, or sometimes just an
ache. Sometimes I have nausea and
indegestion after I eat. In the past I've
also had a burning feeling but not lately.
The pain and discomfort has been more
frequent in the last few years. In 05 my
dr ran a few tests, said all was fine. It
seems the pain and discomfort will come
for a while and then not be too noticeable
and then return worse again. The last 2
times I have had it I have also had rib
pain on the left. My whole rib cage will
sort of hurt at times. If I lay flat on
the floor and turn to the right my ribs
and back muscles hurt. I do have back
problems so I'm not sure what causes this.
My ribs also seem to pop when I rub on
them.
I have no family history of any abdominal
anything. I do have a family history of
hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. I do
have low blood sugar and have had problems
with it for 11 years. I also have an
autoimmune thryoid problem and am on meds
for that the last 7 years.
What could be causing this abdominal
discomfort and rib pain?
Helicobacter pillory is a bacterium that
causes chronic gastritis. Infection with
Helicobacter pillory is often associated
with peptic ulcer.
Gastroscopy is an endoscopic procedure
where a flexible tube with a camera on its
top is inserted inside the stomach trough
the moth, throat and esophagus.
Gastroscopy is the best method for
diagnosing gastritis, petic ulcer and
stomach cancer.
You can request gastroscopy because your
symptoms last too long.
