What Causes Right-sided Pain Under Rib Cage And Fatty Liver?

Posted on Sun, 16 Aug 2015

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Question : i am experiencing pain under the rib cage on my right side. I was told i have fatty liver (non alcoholic) about 6 months ago. I have recently been diagnosed for Gerd and have been prescribed esomeprazole. Would these esomeprazole be the cause of the pain i am having. Should i stop taking esomeprazole. thank you

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Esomeprazole is not known to cause such pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,

I understand your concern.

The pain under your right rib cage is directly related to the fatty liver.
Fatty liver is known to enlarge causing pain due to stretching of liver capsule.

Esomeprazole is not known to cause pain under rib cage as in your case.

You need not stop taking this drug.

Continue taking Esomeprazole as it offers excellent protection against GERD.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar