What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

Posted on Tue, 18 Jul 2017

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Tue, 18 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a pain in my right side. its at the bottom of my ribcage

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Many conditions responsible as below .provide further details please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many possible reasons for this pain which may be
- ligament or muscular sprain or strain - intercostal nerve bundle related - pathology of lower
lobe of right lung , ribs , liver or right side diaphragm , others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - duration , intensity , type , severity , radiation any other area ,
aggravating , relieving factors .
2. Associated problems of breathing , cough , fever .
3. Discomfort right upper abdomen .
4. Any history of trauma or fall .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

the pain can last for hours. I AM NOT AWARE OF WHAT BRINGS IT ON. MAYBE WHEN I EAT, MAYBE FROM MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES. THE BEST RELIEF SEEMS TO COME FROME HOT SHOWERS OR TAKING HYDROCODONE,WHICH WAS GIVEN TO ME FOR MY ATHRITIS PAIN. THE CLEAREST CONNECTION I CAN MAKE IS FROM WHEN I GOT A STERIOD SHOT IN MY NECK FROM THE PAIN CLINIC THAT I GO TO ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO.I HAD SOMETHING LIKE THIS 12 YEARS AGO. THEY SAID MY FLAP ON MY APPENDIX WAS NOT OPENING AND CLOSING PROPERLY. IT WAS VERY PAINFUL ! THEY GAVE ME A SHOT IN THE BUTTOCKS TOULIN(SIC) FOR THE PAIN.I DONT THINK THIS PAIN COMES FROM MY ABNOMEN.I WAS HIT BY A GOLFBALL APROXIMATELY 50 YEARS AGO.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
muscular origin likely.all suggestions provided thoroughly .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details .

* Pain is mostly in concern with muscular sprain or strain .
It is not in relation with diabetes medicines .

* Recommendations for better recovery

- Heat pad applications for 3 times a day .
- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment two times a day .
- Avoid sleeping right sided .
- Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg 2 times a day after meals for 5 days .
- Avoid oily , spicy stuffs .
- Refrain from heavy work outs or weight lifting at present .
- Continue rest of the medicines , keep blood sugar under control .
- Follow up after 5 days about the progress of the condition .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further doubts .

Wishing fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana