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What Causes Pain At The Lower Rib Cage?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Question: i have what feels like a side ache, but very tender to touch. it is right at the lower rib cage
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Maybe pulled muscle.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I would like better to know which side.
If it is right side may be is gallbladder pain
If it is left side may be it is pancreatitis .
In each side is possible a pulled muscle pain.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Pain At The Lower Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: Maybe pulled muscle. Detailed Answer: Hello, I would like better to know which side. If it is right side may be is gallbladder pain If it is left side may be it is pancreatitis . In each side is possible a pulled muscle pain. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.