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What Causes Persistent Sharp Pain Under Right Rib Cage?
Question: I have been getting random sharp pains under my right rib cage for two days
Brief Answer:
possible gallbladder stones
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If this pain is associated and aggravated after movement or breathing then this may be neuromuscular issue and you should just rest and take nonsteroid painkillers.
If this is not related to movements then this may indicate gallbladder stones and you should do ultrasound to rule this out. Also, change your diet, avoid alcohol, fried food, fats and coffee. However, if stones in gallbladder is confirmed then surgery is recommended. Wish you good health.
possible gallbladder stones
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If this pain is associated and aggravated after movement or breathing then this may be neuromuscular issue and you should just rest and take nonsteroid painkillers.
If this is not related to movements then this may indicate gallbladder stones and you should do ultrasound to rule this out. Also, change your diet, avoid alcohol, fried food, fats and coffee. However, if stones in gallbladder is confirmed then surgery is recommended. Wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
This not related to movement. But is very sharp and is very ramdom.
Brief Answer:
Then gallbaldder ot hepatitis possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back to HCM.
Since it's not related to movements, then this may indicate gallbladder issue or some types of hepatitis and this should be ruled out first. So you need to have through work-up i.e. LFT, Viral serology , USG whole abdomen as well as a thorough physical examination by your local physician.
Please follow the other advises as already mentioned in my previous reply.
Do get back to me in case of any further doubts
Take care
Regards
Then gallbaldder ot hepatitis possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back to HCM.
Since it's not related to movements, then this may indicate gallbladder issue or some types of hepatitis and this should be ruled out first. So you need to have through work-up i.e. LFT, Viral serology , USG whole abdomen as well as a thorough physical examination by your local physician.
Please follow the other advises as already mentioned in my previous reply.
Do get back to me in case of any further doubts
Take care
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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