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A member asked:

This acid or ibs? knot sickly feeling above navel 3days now n sometimes below ribs in center but always in that area if i press it its tender

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Needs office visit: Reproducible abdominal pain has many causes and you need an history/exam/+/- labs by your doc to find out what is going on. Best wishes.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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I take lansoprazole in morning due to acid reflux. I have IBS & Im lactose intolerant. I have a bubble (uncomfortable knot, not painful) in my right rib, it goes and comes back. It hurts to touch. I have tried a food diary but nothing stands out?

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For 2 days I have had soreness between ribs, aprox 4 inches above navel. Worse when moving or pressing on area. What could it be?

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