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Hi my mum has had pains in her gut between her ribs for abouat 2 weeks and the pain is constant see whent to the doctors said mite be olcer is that tr?
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It's possible.: certainly an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum can cause pain in the upper abdomen between the ribs. There are other potential causes also, including cardiac causes, which should be considered in an older person. Be sure that she follows up until the pain is resolved. Good luck.
Answered 3/23/2015
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