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How To Cure Pain And Discomfort Under The Right Rib?

I have been having alot of catching ,pain and discomfort under my right rib. If I twist to either side especially my right it feels like my rib actually catches on something and at times I have to stop try to catch my breath and wait for it to subside. There are times if I am laughing too hard that it will do the same thing but normally its more so if I have twisted or moved a certain way
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Here you are complaining pain in particular position esp.while turning to a side.

So strong possibility is about moderate degree muscular strain.It might have occurred by heavy weight lift or during some activities.Simple analgesic taken.Take rest.Sleep in supine position .

Second here costochondritis or rib fracture also has to be ruled out . Ribs are tender to touch.x ray also useful.

If cough , cold , sore throat present then respiratory infections also has to be ruled out.treat it symptomatically.If still seems serious then x ray done for chest.CBC will also be done.

If you have yellow sclera , right abdomen pain , anorexia then do your serum liver enzyme study for detecting liver pathology.

Avoid stress as it can aggravate pain.

I hope you will understand my concern.
Dr.parth
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How To Cure Pain And Discomfort Under The Right Rib?

Hi thanks for asking question. Here you are complaining pain in particular position esp.while turning to a side. So strong possibility is about moderate degree muscular strain.It might have occurred by heavy weight lift or during some activities.Simple analgesic taken.Take rest.Sleep in supine position . Second here costochondritis or rib fracture also has to be ruled out . Ribs are tender to touch.x ray also useful. If cough , cold , sore throat present then respiratory infections also has to be ruled out.treat it symptomatically.If still seems serious then x ray done for chest.CBC will also be done. If you have yellow sclera , right abdomen pain , anorexia then do your serum liver enzyme study for detecting liver pathology. Avoid stress as it can aggravate pain. I hope you will understand my concern. Dr.parth