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What Causes Right Sided Upper Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: I am having pain on right side near center of chest at lowest rib, diaphragm area. has been two days no relief. not sure of anatomy in that area any suggestions or information that might help me determine whether I should be concerned

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
right upper quadrant pain

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You have noticed pain in the right upper quadrant of your abdominal area. This area is usually associated with gall bladder problems. If your pain comes with fatty foods then you may have gall stones. This can be checked with an ultrasound of the abdomen.

Also in that general area could be ulcers and sometimes kidney stones. If the pain is the worst ever then it would be kidney stones. If the pain starts 2 hours after a meal and gets better with eating then it could be gastritis or stomach ulcers.

Lastly this could just be pulled muscles.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

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

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

the onset was 2 hours after a meal of fish, broccoli and cheese fries, lol. so I will look out for changes after eating to decide on follow up. thank you

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your welcome

Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes.

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