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burning stabing pain

I have burning stabbing pain above my stomach  to the right under my rib I also have a lot of gas no fever I have regular bow movements and I eat normal nothing spicey
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8271277 tn?1397395007
While burning pain can indicate stomach problems (an ulcer or gastritis), the location of the pain leads one to have concern about your liver as the source of the pain. If the liver is not functioning normally you can have increased gas. If the pain is episodic and related to food consumption (especially fried or fatty foods) then gallstone disease could be a cause. On the other hand, a constant burning pain would also make us suspicious for liver inflammation, or hepatitis.  You need to see your physician and get tested - simple blood tests to start, and possibly some imaging like an ultrasound to look for gallstones if that seems like a likely diagnosis based on your history and examination. To be safe until you can get in - avoid fatty/fried foods, and avoid anything that can irritate the liver, such as alcohol, Tylenol (acetaminophen) products, and even any cholesterol medications that you might be taking.  But get this checked out ASAP.
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8157043 tn?1397148876
Sounds like you should have your gall bladder checked.
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Have your gallbladder checked
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