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Q: Diagnostic Procedure for pain under the Ribcage

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 7th, 2006

I had a still born 2 years ago, I gained over 100 lbs with the pregnancy and a few months after this happened I starting having intermittant pain on my left side under my rib cage radiating to the middle of my stomach. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knife. I was diagnosed with endometreosis a year ago and am taking Lupron injections. My pain went away for a few months but has came back. I don't have the pains every day but when I do they are horrible. I have been to a couple of doctors, had a colonscopy, x-ray, ultrasound, all they found was a ovarian cyst on my right & left side and a kidney stone on my right and left side. I ruptured my spleen when I was about 12, but they didn't remove it. I also have shortness of breathe sometimes. Since taking Lupron I have had very bad swelling in my fingers. I am frustrated and have given up on finding out why my side hurts. Any ideas????

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 19th, 2006

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Answer A148

According to the symptoms you describe (intermittent, sharp pain under the left ribcage irradiating to the middle of stomach), you might be experiencing some stomach disorder such as a peptic ulcer. You can request a gastro-duodenoscopy to investigate the stomach and duodenum. You may also request standard blood analysis plus liver and kidney status and a serological examination for Helicobacter pillory. For an expert opinion, you can consult a gastro-intestinal internist.

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