Brief Answer: Rib inflammation or acid peptic disease Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I have read your query. You seem to have dull pain in the right rib cage for a week. The most probable cause for this is an inflamed rib. Often is pain is moderate to severe in intensity, and not dull as you are experiencing. Going by the other factors like hard time eating, unable to tolerate fried foods, means to say there is a problem with digestion. This could be mostly due to acid peptic disease or increased stomach acid secretions. For this, I would prescribe my patients with a week's course of antacids like Omeprazole on empty stomach. I would suggest you to try this as well. It is available over the counter at your place. I also advise you to refrain from eating fried foods, oily and high fatty foods. Drink more of water and fluids orally. Stick to bland diet, and consume more of vegetable salads and fruits. You should be fine in a week. If the symptoms are worsening in a week's time, it would be better to think of other possibilities like Muscle sprain. Hope this helps you. Get well soon.

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