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Ive got a cramping sensation around my torso under the ribs...sort of feels like a tight belt. sometimes quite painful but just tight most of the time?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Abdominal tightness: Consider gallbladder disease, gastritis, colon or constipation, pancreatic disease, lung issues. May also be cardiac disease so would have it checked out within 24-48 hours.

Answered 9/3/2014

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A member asked:

Ive got a cramping sensation around my torso under the ribs...sort of feels like a tight belt. sometimes quite painful but just tight most of the time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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