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Suggest Remedy For Recurring And Radiating Pain In The Right Side Of Rib Cage
Question: //////////HI i HAVE RECURRENT PAIN IN MY RIGHT SIDE JUST UNDER MY RIB CAGE WHICH GOES ROUND INTO MY BACK, IT'S NOT A VERY BAD PAIN BUT ITS CONSTANT.
Brief Answer:
Gall bladder, kidney / ureter stones
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, an elucidate history albeit small and specific.
The causes of the pain in the right side just under the rib cage which goes round into the back can be due to :
-Stone impacted in the upper part of the ureter causing back-pressure into the kidney.
-Gall bladder stone with or without inflammation.
-Stones in the bile ducts or pancreatic ducts.
I would advise you the following:
-Ultrasonography of the abdomen may point to the case in most of the patients.
-Tests of the blood: CBC, Liver functions, Kidney functions, lipase and amylase.
-Urine: Routine, Microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
-Other tests as may be necessary on detailed history and examination and other reports.
-Consult the Doctor in the ER for clinical evaluation, physical examination and prescription and investigations.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis and plan for further treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant questions if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.
Gall bladder, kidney / ureter stones
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, an elucidate history albeit small and specific.
The causes of the pain in the right side just under the rib cage which goes round into the back can be due to :
-Stone impacted in the upper part of the ureter causing back-pressure into the kidney.
-Gall bladder stone with or without inflammation.
-Stones in the bile ducts or pancreatic ducts.
I would advise you the following:
-Ultrasonography of the abdomen may point to the case in most of the patients.
-Tests of the blood: CBC, Liver functions, Kidney functions, lipase and amylase.
-Urine: Routine, Microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
-Other tests as may be necessary on detailed history and examination and other reports.
-Consult the Doctor in the ER for clinical evaluation, physical examination and prescription and investigations.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis and plan for further treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant questions if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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