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What do you suggest if my stomach hurts under my rib cage?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Antacids: This could reflect any number of conditions such as indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, etc. The simplest thing to start would be to try antacids such as Maalox, or a proton pump inhibitor such as Prilosec. See a physician if your symptoms persist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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