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Ive got sharp left rib cage pain that radiates to my back and shoulder blade (costochondritis?7days) abdominal pain,last week i had mucus in my stools, today ive had two bright red bloody stools that looked like clots and blood when i wiped. ideas?

Q: ive got sharp left rib cage pain that radiates to my back and shoulder blade (costochondritis?7days) abdominal pain,last week i had mucus in my stools, today ive had two bright red bloody stools that looked like clots and blood when i wiped. ideas?

: The pain you describe is NOT consistent with costochondritis. If I put all symptoms together, inflammatory bowel disease needs to be ruled out. You should see your primary care doctor and a referral to a gastroenterologist may be the next step.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The pain you describe is NOT consistent with costochondritis. If I put all symptoms together, inflammatory bowel disease needs to be ruled out. You should see your primary care doctor and a referral to a gastroenterologist may be the next step.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/25/2023

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A member asked:

Ive got sharp left rib cage pain that radiates to my back and shoulder blade (costochondritis?7days) abdominal pain,last week i had mucus in my stools, today ive had two bright red bloody stools that looked like clots and blood when i wiped. ideas?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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