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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017
Question: Hi
Yesterday i woke up with an ache under my right rib.
It has been a dull ache ever since... very tender.
I also had right shoulder pain for about 30 minutes today, now my right breast feels tender.
Still dull ache under left rib,taken two anti inflamatries and tried to relax...
cant stop focusing on dull Ache.
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to gall bladder stone.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

It could be due to gall bladder stone ( cholecystitis).

Get your ultrasound and LFT( liver function tests).

Take antacid for the same.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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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Dr. Richa Agarwal

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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: Could be due to gall bladder stone. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. It could be due to gall bladder stone ( cholecystitis). Get your ultrasound and LFT( liver function tests). Take antacid for the same. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck. Regards