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What Causes Pain In Lower Right Rib Cage Upon Waking?
Question: I HAVE PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BACK AT THE LOWER RIB CAGE WHEN i WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND IT GOES AWAY AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS
Brief Answer:
Most likely musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If the pain only happens after waking up and is not continuous throughout the day (kidney stones, slipped disc) or after eating (gall bladder) or drinking alcohol (liver), and it goes completely away, the most likely cause is muscle/connective tissue strain during sleep.
For this I would recommend assessing whether your mattress and pillow need to be changed, and also, if possible, try to train yourself to sleep in a different position.
If this does not help, then consider seeing a physical therapist for stretching exercises that might help alleviate this.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Most likely musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
If the pain only happens after waking up and is not continuous throughout the day (kidney stones, slipped disc) or after eating (gall bladder) or drinking alcohol (liver), and it goes completely away, the most likely cause is muscle/connective tissue strain during sleep.
For this I would recommend assessing whether your mattress and pillow need to be changed, and also, if possible, try to train yourself to sleep in a different position.
If this does not help, then consider seeing a physical therapist for stretching exercises that might help alleviate this.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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