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Sometimes i have severe pain down the left and right side of my stomach aligning with my ribs with severe bloating, bending over helps pain??

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Cholycyststittis: anytime you suffer from inflammation in your upper area of your abdomen(gallbladder duodenum, pancreas) the small bowel loses its peristalsis and painful dilation of the bowel results.

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Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Get an ultrasound: Severe pain lasting more than a few seconds, or recurring repeatedly should always be further investigated by a physician. These might be something benign, like gas pains, but could also represent something more serious like symptomatic gallstones or an ulcer. I would probably start with labs and an ultrasound of the gallbladder, since there is no radiation to the patient with this painless test

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mild ills r common: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, and, A condition persisting without change over months/years probably isn't serious. AND. bloating--chronic, not associated with serious problems, not progressive--really common, about 1 in 5. Increased fiber generally helpful. Worsening pain/vomiting/any sudden change can indicate serious illness

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