Question 1

can gas cause bad rib and back pain? tonight am experiencing excessive belch with bad upper rib /back cramps. not sure if should be worried or not

Accepted Answer

Back and rib pain: Could be gastritis/ GERD/with or without H pylori. or as you indicated could be gas from constipation/ food intolerances ( dairy/gluten)  or gallbladder.  Would try maalox (has simethacone for gas),   ranitidine/ prevecid  keep food diary.  Avoid caffeine .alcohol ,soda ,spicy food  increase gastritis and gas.  Should have BM 1 qd eat fiber ( brown rice, lentils, oats,). f/u w/doc

Question 2

can excessive gas cause rib and back pain? sharp pains under left rib, down left side and mid to upper back . some burping and flatuence

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If those symptoms persist then you should see your doctor as there are a lot of other possibilities, some of them serious., .

Question 3

i was reading about my pain in my lefr rib n left lowwr side pain i might have server gas cause i keep on burbing n when press on the pain i burb alot?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: With persistent symptoms such as these, your best bet is to see your doctor so he/she can examine you.

Question 4

i am experiencing pain on the lowest part of my left rib.. pain only occurs if i twist or push on the area and it isn't very bad pain .  also noticed that i have a lot of gas and gurgling on the left side of my stomach as well.

Accepted Answer

? Muscle pull: or sprain at the lower end of your rib cage on the left side, there muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, etc. so different types of tissues that can inflamed, and it is common, time would heal. Part of the colon passes in this area, so possible to feel gurgling at times, best wishes

Question 5

upper right stomach pain and right rib pain and pain near belly button. pain is worse after i eat. nausea and dizziness. gas and belching ?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: You need an exam &amp; a few tests to make the diagnosis.

? gall bladder

Abdomen is a temple of surprises.

Question 6

sweaty palm, pain under right shoulder blade. pain below front right rib. pain not steady. nausea, increase in passing gas.no fever. jittery at times?

Accepted Answer

GB: May just be indigestion, but with your specific set of symptoms, a gall stone needs to be ruled out.

Question 7

symptoms: bloating,gas,chest discomfort,headaches,rare white stool. gb ejection 12%. little rt side pain. dr recommends gallbladder removal.should i?

Accepted Answer

Your decision: All these symptoms you have may not be related to GB except abdominal symptoms. If have  frequent right side abdominal pains , possible it could be due to diseased  GB , first try non operative  medical treatment , if it fails only , then under go this relatively  simple , and low risk procedure . Surgery usually not done with out stones .Speak to your doctor

Question 8

my ribs hurt well at least what i know of it's my ribs righ under my chest left n right the pain goes away when i lay down. i tend to get a lot of gas?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: Bilateral rib pain has many causes. It could be chest wall related or even from abdominal causes. The positional nature of your pain points to musculoskeletal conditions. Spinal issues like scoliosis and gait abnormalities are included. Some females who have pendulous breasts can have similar symptoms.

Question 9

what medicine i take to get rid from gas pain in ribs and back?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed : Sensation of gas and pressure in the chest and back may not be related to gas at all, e.g. cardiac pain may feel like gas. Best would be to be evaluated by your doctor ASAP.

Question 10

pain in upper back/shoulder blades ands my arms are sore, under my right armpit is site, and my back ribs hurt.can this be related to my gas/gerd?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Unlikely.  Gerd usually presents with burning sensation on your chest sometimes precipitated by lying down.  Have it checked by your doctor.

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Can gas cause bad rib and back pain? tonight am experiencing excessive belch with bad upper rib /back cramps. not sure if should be worried or not

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Can excessive gas cause rib and back pain? sharp pains under left rib, down left side and mid to upper back . some burping and flatuence

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I was reading about my pain in my lefr rib n left lowwr side pain i might have server gas cause i keep on burbing n when press on the pain i burb alot?

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I am experiencing pain on the lowest part of my left rib.. pain only occurs if i twist or push on the area and it isn't very bad pain . also noticed that i have a lot of gas and gurgling on the left side of my stomach as well.

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Upper right stomach pain and right rib pain and pain near belly button. pain is worse after i eat. nausea and dizziness. gas and belching ?

A member asked:

Sweaty palm, pain under right shoulder blade. pain below front right rib. pain not steady. nausea, increase in passing gas.no fever. jittery at times?

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Symptoms: bloating,gas,chest discomfort,headaches,rare white stool. gb ejection 12%. little rt side pain. dr recommends gallbladder removal.should i?

A member asked:

My ribs hurt well at least what i know of it's my ribs righ under my chest left n right the pain goes away when i lay down. i tend to get a lot of gas?

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What medicine i take to get rid from gas pain in ribs and back?

A member asked:

Pain in upper back/shoulder blades ands my arms are sore, under my right armpit is site, and my back ribs hurt.can this be related to my gas/gerd?

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