New IBS Pain?

    
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Posted by HFHSM.D.-rf on February 22, 1998 at 13:10:55:

In Reply to: New IBS Pain? posted by Colby on February 04, 1998 at 14:48:11:

: I am a 40 year old woman with IBS.  I have finally gotten that relatively under control with dietary changes and some stress reduction.  Now I have a new pain that I am pretty sure is unrelated to the IBS.  This pain is located about 2 inches up diagonally from my navel on my right - just right below my ribs.  It is always tender to the touch and sometimes hurts (pretty intensely) when I don't touch it.  So far, nothing seems to make it go away.  Could this be an ulcer? gallbladder? pancreas?  Should I see a gastroenterologist?
  Thank you for your help,
  Colby
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Dear Colby,
Abdominal pain is a common complaint for individuals who consult with a gastroenterologist.  There are a large number of possible causes for the pain.  The probability of any specific condition causing the pain is influenced by the location of the pain, factors that make the pain better or worse, patient