What Causes Sharp Pain Over The Back Under The Ribs?

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2014

Question: Yes just a small pain on the right side

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need a few more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to HCM.

It seems that your query is truncated. Please provide more details about the pain you are experiencing so that I am better able to help you.
I need details like pain is in which part of the body, type of pain, any aggravating or relieving factors, any associated other symptoms like fever, vomiting, burning micturation, etc.

Waiting for your reply.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (9 minutes later)

It's just a pain on right side under ribs almost back.... Sharp I guess It hurts but I am sure it's not like it's an emergency... Nothing else just a small feeling of being unwell but usually healthy and very busy etc.

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
can be due to kidney stone

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sharp pain over the back under the ribs is more likely to be due to kidney stone as the kidney is situated in that area.

I would suggest that you get an ultrasound of your abdomen to help reach a diagnosis. As management of these stones depend upon the site, number and size of the stone.

It usg shows it to be a stone, then you need to consult a urologist.

For the pain you may take any painkillers for symptomatic relief.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj