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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Ribs
Question: I have a sharp pain in my right side just by my rib cage the pain keeps coming and going,Regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Gall bladder pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sharp right sided pain by the rib cage indicates gall bladder pathology. Most common being inflammation of the gallbladder with or without gall stone.
The best way to ascertain the above possibility is by physical examination followed by a ultrasound scan.
I suggest you consult your treating at the earliest.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
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Gall bladder pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sharp right sided pain by the rib cage indicates gall bladder pathology. Most common being inflammation of the gallbladder with or without gall stone.
The best way to ascertain the above possibility is by physical examination followed by a ultrasound scan.
I suggest you consult your treating at the earliest.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
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