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A 31-year-old female asked:
I have a lot of pressure in my ribs that stays for about a week and then goes away for a day or two on both sides, muscle weakness. and diharrea but t?
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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
GI gas?: Gas or pressure in the colon as it runs up along the top of the abdomen can cause pain that radiates into the lower rib cage. If you have intermittent bouts of diarrehea / constipation you may have colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. Try some probiotics and see your Family Doctor or urgent care for evaluation
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