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What could be a reason for pain in my upper abdomen, just below the ribcage?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Too general: Need full history and physical. Knowing if u have had wt loss, blood in your stools, what triggers the symptoms and what relieves it etc. Labs and urine analyis . Upper GI series, egd, ultrasound of abdomen etc as felt needed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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