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I have discomfort & pressure & intermittent pain under left rib cage for months & is getting worse. ultrasound was clear, blood test ok raised ggt. i have malabsorption (treated) & gastritis. it feels like a lump inside but dr cant feel anything?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible inflammation of cartilage of rib, called costochondritis. This is usually treated with anti inflammatories like ibuprofen. Testing is usually all normal. However, perhaps a CT scan or MRI is needed.

Answered 6/19/2021

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