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Hello doctor, i am feeling pain in my upper abdomen, mid of rib cage. last month i was diagnosed for endoscopy, they find nothing only mild dyspepsia.

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

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More testing: Ultrasound of the gallbladder should be performed, if that is negative a CT scan of the abdomen would be helpful. There are additional tests that are rarely necessary, such as a pH probe, or manometry if all other studies are negative

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Answered 4/24/2017

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i am feeling pain in my upper abdomen, mid of rib cage. last month i was diagnosed for endoscopy, they find nothing only mild dyspepsia.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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