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TENDER OR SORE SIX INCHES BELOW MY RIGHT RIB CAGE

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Posted on Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Question: TENDER OR SORE SIX INCHES BELOW MY RIGHT RIB CAGE
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)
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,
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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,