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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort In Rib Cage

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Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016
Question: I have discomfort under my right rib cage from front to back
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (48 minutes later)
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
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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort In Rib Cage

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