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What Causes Pressure Under Right Rib Cage And Bloating?

Ive been having pressure under my right rib cage for 3 days. I havent been eating much, but still feel a constant bloating. It wakes me up through the night and the pressure gets worse if I don't sit up straight. Im wondering if it had anything to do with alcohol intake. I dont normally drink, but this past week i consumed alot of alcohol. I also took tylenol 3 hours before drinking one night. Could there be a problem with my liver?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Pressure under right rib cage can be due to many a factors as follows:
Costochondritis of the lower ribs.
Liver pathology.
Gall bladder problems.
Transverse colon inflammation.
Duodenal problems such a ulcers.
This can be diagnosed by the following ways:
Get a clinical evaluation, examination and investigations like Ultrasonography of abdomen.
Tests of blood, urine and stool.
Upper GI Endoscopy if ultrasonography is normal.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis so that an appropriate management can be done
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What Causes Pressure Under Right Rib Cage And Bloating?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Pressure under right rib cage can be due to many a factors as follows: Costochondritis of the lower ribs. Liver pathology. Gall bladder problems. Transverse colon inflammation. Duodenal problems such a ulcers. This can be diagnosed by the following ways: Get a clinical evaluation, examination and investigations like Ultrasonography of abdomen. Tests of blood, urine and stool. Upper GI Endoscopy if ultrasonography is normal. All these will lead to a proper diagnosis so that an appropriate management can be done