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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort In Rib Cage
Posted on
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Question : I have discomfort under my right rib cage from front to back
Brief Answer:
few possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If this is pain aggravated by movements then this is probably neuromuscular origin and you should rest and take standard painkillers. However, if this is constant pain under right ribs then it may be sign of cholecystitis and you should do ultrasound to see is there gallblader stone. So need to see doctor and do these tests. Third, it can be sign of pancreatitis too especially if associated with nausea and vomiting. Wish you good health. Regards
few possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If this is pain aggravated by movements then this is probably neuromuscular origin and you should rest and take standard painkillers. However, if this is constant pain under right ribs then it may be sign of cholecystitis and you should do ultrasound to see is there gallblader stone. So need to see doctor and do these tests. Third, it can be sign of pancreatitis too especially if associated with nausea and vomiting. Wish you good health. Regards
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