What is the sharp pain below my ribcage?
Patient: Hi Im 44 years of age and in the last few days Ive noticed a sharp pain directly below my ribcage on the front left side. I had an ultrasound done on my gallbladder and pancreas and the doctors found a polyp on my gallbladder and a lesion in my pancreas. However after this I was sent to get a ct scan in which i was injected with a dye and nothing could be seen at all - the doctors said there must have been a glitch in the ultrasound - is this possible. Im worried about my pancreas as I m getting pain and wonder if I should go back for another ultrasound. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.                     As you describe, there is nothing wrong in the pancreas, as the pain is mainly on the right side.                       Your pain appears to be due to the peptic ulcer,due to irritant foods, anxiety or H.pylori infection.                       I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment.You may need to have gastroscopy,for diagnosis.                          Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods.                     Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.