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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: began having pain about 9 months ago, has gradually gotten to the point it is continuous, what do you feel this could be, did bring it to my internist attention about 6 months ago when I had occasional pain, she didn't
seem alarmed, but now it's a constant burning sensation
thank you

oh, to pinpoint the pain, it is around the bottom of the rib cage on the left side, thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain below rib cage on right side could be due to Liver problem or Gall bladder stones.On left side,there will be spleen,Descending colon below rib cage.
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue. It will also rule out Left sided kidney stones.

I will suggest you get back to the doctor. Your doctor can order ultrasound scan. If Ultrasound abdomen is normal, then the pain could be of musculoskeletal cause.I prescribe skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside 4mg twice daily to my patients with musculoskeletal pain.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: You should be investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi Pain below rib cage on right side could be due to Liver problem or Gall bladder stones.On left side,there will be spleen,Descending colon below rib cage. Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue. It will also rule out Left sided kidney stones. I will suggest you get back to the doctor. Your doctor can order ultrasound scan. If Ultrasound abdomen is normal, then the pain could be of musculoskeletal cause.I prescribe skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside 4mg twice daily to my patients with musculoskeletal pain. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards