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What Causes Upper Right Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Fri, 9 Sep 2016
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Question : Hi,
I have a slight pain on right side of the abdomen just below the rib just enough to notice it for last week or two and stays, I would like to know what could be the reason and do i need to visit the doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gallstones can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

The most common reason of abdominal pain located in the upper right abdomen are gallstones. The pain can radiate to the back. Nausea or lack of appetite can appear. The pain is usually triggered by fatty foods.
I suggest you to consult your doctor. Abdominal ultrasound should be done to diagnose this condition.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Upper Right Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: Gallstones can be the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. The most common reason of abdominal pain located in the upper right abdomen are gallstones. The pain can radiate to the back. Nausea or lack of appetite can appear. The pain is usually triggered by fatty foods. I suggest you to consult your doctor. Abdominal ultrasound should be done to diagnose this condition. Hope this helps. Regards.