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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

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Posted on Mon, 29 May 2017
Question: I have had a gradual pain on the right side under my rib cage. If I didn't know any better, it feels like a broken rib.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX, kindly provide further details for evaluation please.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Gradual pain under rib cage is having many differential diagnosis along with
broken rib as Costochondral pain , Neuritic pain , referred pain from other
body site , Lungs related , Diaphragm , Liver , Stomach conditions & so on.
*So kindly provide me necessary following details from yourside so that I can be
able to spot it out in a better sound level on clinical grounds please.
1.pain details - type , intensity , frequency , duration , exact location ( like area
starting from collar bone upto liver in right upper part of abdomen ) , in front
or side of rib cage , how aggrevates ( like deep breathing, bending, running ) ,
how relieved ( from rest / medicines / deep breathing ), radiating anywhere
2.breathing pattern - normal / problematic
3.associated fever, malaise, abdominal pain, vomiting , loss of appetite
4.any history of trauma / fall / more pressure during any maneuver
5.past history of same pain / first episode
6.any other illness like hypertension / diabetes / heart related issues / acidity
7.sleep pattern
8.activity status - bed ridden or active
9.doing exercises , any change in body weight in relation with pain
10.alcohol / smoking / abuse substances if any
11.exposure to any noxious substance like irritants as acids used for bathroom
wash/atmosphere containing pollens/dusty
12.any other relevant information you would like to share regarding this
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you
in the times of your medical need.
Awaiting to revert after your details.
Regards dear take care.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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Practicing since :1999

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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: Respected XXXX, kindly provide further details for evaluation please. Detailed Answer: Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Gradual pain under rib cage is having many differential diagnosis along with broken rib as Costochondral pain , Neuritic pain , referred pain from other body site , Lungs related , Diaphragm , Liver , Stomach conditions & so on. *So kindly provide me necessary following details from yourside so that I can be able to spot it out in a better sound level on clinical grounds please. 1.pain details - type , intensity , frequency , duration , exact location ( like area starting from collar bone upto liver in right upper part of abdomen ) , in front or side of rib cage , how aggrevates ( like deep breathing, bending, running ) , how relieved ( from rest / medicines / deep breathing ), radiating anywhere 2.breathing pattern - normal / problematic 3.associated fever, malaise, abdominal pain, vomiting , loss of appetite 4.any history of trauma / fall / more pressure during any maneuver 5.past history of same pain / first episode 6.any other illness like hypertension / diabetes / heart related issues / acidity 7.sleep pattern 8.activity status - bed ridden or active 9.doing exercises , any change in body weight in relation with pain 10.alcohol / smoking / abuse substances if any 11.exposure to any noxious substance like irritants as acids used for bathroom wash/atmosphere containing pollens/dusty 12.any other relevant information you would like to share regarding this Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you in the times of your medical need. Awaiting to revert after your details. Regards dear take care.