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I have pain under my left rib the past month n half been to the doctor says it is severe reflux which i have since i was young but it is radiating to my back im terrified its chronic pancreatitis as this has happened before?

Q: i have pain under my left rib the past month n half been to the doctor says it is severe reflux which i have since i was young but it is radiating to my back im terrified its chronic pancreatitis as this has happened before?

: Both are possible, specifically gastritis or a posterior ulcer and definitely pancreatitis. The pattern of the pain onset with regard to intake/meals is also critical in assessing your pain. Your gastroenterologist remains your best reference at this point.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Both are possible, specifically gastritis or a posterior ulcer and definitely pancreatitis. The pattern of the pain onset with regard to intake/meals is also critical in assessing your pain. Your gastroenterologist remains your best reference at this point.

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Answered 4/18/2021

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A member asked:

I have pain under my left rib the past month n half been to the doctor says it is severe reflux which i have since i was young but it is radiating to my back im terrified its chronic pancreatitis as this has happened before?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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