Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
161 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Right Side?

I have had a sharp sudden pain directly under my rib cage on the right side. One yesterday, one about 5 am today am and another slighter one about 2:30 pm Im 78, have had gallbladder removed, but still have my appendix. could this be it? I have a primary doctor appointment on Monday. and intend to talk with him about this.
posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Twitter Thu, 14 Mar 2019 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 15 Mar 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

It may be due to many things like cartilage inflammation, liver problems, lungs problem, general chest muscle problem, etc.

I suggest you do some tests primarily:

1. Liver Function Test
2. Chest X-Ray

Some questions I have to ask you like:

1. Do you feel pain during breathing in and out?
2. Do the pain increases after a meal?
3. Do you feel pain in the right side of your back?
4. Is there any problem while moving the right hand?

With the result of the above tests and answers of the above questions, either you can go to the doctor or you can post another question. Do not worry as there are ample of tests and treatments.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Right Side?

Hello, It may be due to many things like cartilage inflammation, liver problems, lungs problem, general chest muscle problem, etc. I suggest you do some tests primarily: 1. Liver Function Test 2. Chest X-Ray Some questions I have to ask you like: 1. Do you feel pain during breathing in and out? 2. Do the pain increases after a meal? 3. Do you feel pain in the right side of your back? 4. Is there any problem while moving the right hand? With the result of the above tests and answers of the above questions, either you can go to the doctor or you can post another question. Do not worry as there are ample of tests and treatments. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician