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What Causes Pain In Back At The Lower Right Ribs?

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Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016
Question: Have a pain in the back at the lower right rib.Just at the base of the rib. It also tends to come to the front and and it feels like the whole rib area is sore. It comes and goes. Also have a sort of burning pulling pain in the left lower back under the shoulder blade that comes and goes. This has been ongoing for 2 months. At times it feels like something is sticking me,. My gallbladder was taken out 15 yrs ago. So not gallstones.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (44 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Rib nerve irritation can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Is is sharp or dull pain?

Most likely the reason of your pain is rib nerve irritation (so called costochondirits). The reason of this condition can be spine disc compression, injury, pulled muscle however in most of the cases the reason remain unknown.
Very characteristic for this condition is the pain aggravation when breathing (moving the chest). Hot bath, painkillers (like Ibuprofen) usually do decrease the pain.

I suggest you to consult orthopedist. Spine MRI should be done to rule out spine issues. Physical therapy very often gives relief.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Pain In Back At The Lower Right Ribs?

Brief Answer: Rib nerve irritation can be the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Is is sharp or dull pain? Most likely the reason of your pain is rib nerve irritation (so called costochondirits). The reason of this condition can be spine disc compression, injury, pulled muscle however in most of the cases the reason remain unknown. Very characteristic for this condition is the pain aggravation when breathing (moving the chest). Hot bath, painkillers (like Ibuprofen) usually do decrease the pain. I suggest you to consult orthopedist. Spine MRI should be done to rule out spine issues. Physical therapy very often gives relief. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.