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Can chronic gastritis cause pain in rib cages and around the back area and hurt when breathe. makes you crouch over for relief?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

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Chest pain: No, the chronic gastritis can not cause this type of pain. You need to go to er to find out what is going on? Pain on breathing and relief on crouching is serious problem. Pneumothorax, pleuritic, rib fx& pancreatitis have to be ruled out. Good luck.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

Can chronic gastritis cause pain in rib cages and around the back area and hurt when breathe. makes you crouch over for relief?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

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