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I have ulcerative colitis. i feel a stomach pain in my upper right abdomen just right below my ribs. how can i get rid of this?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

See GI MD: U can have complications from ul colitis such chronic hepatitis , cirrhosis , or high risk of cholangiocarcinoma etc. Please see a GI md.

Answered 12/1/2017

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