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TENDER OR SORE SIX INCHES BELOW MY RIGHT RIB CAGE
Question: TENDER OR SORE SIX INCHES BELOW MY RIGHT RIB CAGE
Brief Answer:
Gallbladder stones or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice.
I think this sore and tenderness below rib cage may be related to gallbladder stones or inflammation.
I think you should do a total blood count and blood chemistry especially liver chemistry.
Also an ultrasound is advisable to check gallbladder.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further,
Gallbladder stones or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice.
I think this sore and tenderness below rib cage may be related to gallbladder stones or inflammation.
I think you should do a total blood count and blood chemistry especially liver chemistry.
Also an ultrasound is advisable to check gallbladder.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further,
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