What Causes Right-sided Pain Radiating Below My Rib Cage To My Back?

Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017

Question: I have pain on the right side just below my rib cage, it is constant and seems tender to the touch, it is more toward the center than on the side, however goes to the side also. Just started this morning.radiates to my back.

Answered by Dr. Endri Katro (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking HCM.

I have read your symptoms and together we will find a solution.

Brief answer: gallstone, pancreatitis

Detailed answer:

One of the main reasons for a patient to have the symptoms that you have is presence os stones in the gallbladder. When this stone blocks the bile duct it gives you pain.

Also, pancreatitis is an option here,when sludge or small stones pass through the common bile duct.

You should do an ultrasound of your abdomen to check for gallstones, the echo-structure of the liver and pancreas and do some blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. Liver enzymes, bilirubin, pancreatic enzymes.

Meanwhile try to avoid products that contain fat. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits.

If you have any other question, don"t hesitate to contact me.

Wishing you good health .

Dr.Endri Katro

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee