Pain In Upper Right Abdomin Near Bottom Of Rib Cage

Posted on Fri, 3 May 2019

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Question : pain in upper right abdomin near bottom of rib cage when I cough

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short.
Please give additional, information for me to assist you better.
Since when is the pain present?
Is there local tenderness (pain on pressure).
Any other symptoms?
Any swelling, redness over lowest rib?
Is this a recurrent problem?
What are the factors that reduce/increase pain?

Awaiting for your detailed feedback.

Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (7 minutes later)

I only feel the pain when coughing,kind of a dull ache,right at bottom front of right rib cage

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably costochondritis or muscle pain.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The commonest reason for such a pain is costochondritis.
You may please take an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Such a problem is usually instigated by viral infection, stress, anxiety or local trauma.
Sometimes local strapping may be required or at least put a palm of hand so that the coughing does not increase the pain.
Other causes can be inflamed gall bladder or liver and an Ultrasonography of abdomen can rule these out.

I hope this answer helps you.

With Regards.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.

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