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What Could Cause Sharp Stabbing Pain Towards The Right Side Under The Ribs Radiating To The Area At The Back?
Posted on
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 23 May 2018
Answered on
Tue, 12 Jan 2021
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Question : sharp stabbing pain right side under ribs to back area
Brief Answer:
Get a clinical evaluation and examination as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The most probable cause can be one of the following:
Costochondritis.
Gallbladder inflammation with or without stone.
Liver pathology.
Gastric ulcer.
Cardiac problem in rare cases.
Lung or pleura pathology.
Hence i would advise you the following:
Urgent EKG and cardiac evaluation.
Ultrasonography of abdomen.
X-ray of abdomen and chest.
Relevant blood, urine and stool tests and any other tests after a clinical evaluation, examination and reports of investigations to get a proper cause so that a proper management can be done asap.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to give feedback and ask relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Take care.
With Regards.
Get a clinical evaluation and examination as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The most probable cause can be one of the following:
Costochondritis.
Gallbladder inflammation with or without stone.
Liver pathology.
Gastric ulcer.
Cardiac problem in rare cases.
Lung or pleura pathology.
Hence i would advise you the following:
Urgent EKG and cardiac evaluation.
Ultrasonography of abdomen.
X-ray of abdomen and chest.
Relevant blood, urine and stool tests and any other tests after a clinical evaluation, examination and reports of investigations to get a proper cause so that a proper management can be done asap.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to give feedback and ask relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Take care.
With Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanking you,however a ct scan showed nothing, blood work normal,ultrasound show nothing, but still have sharp pain and seen little swollen in that area.
Brief Answer:
Costochondritis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Please discuss with your Doctor/s about costochondritis as the most probable cause then.
Apply local rubefacient liniment (which gives warmth and relaxation).
Take an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties.
Avoid any movements or activities which instigate or enhance the pain.
Take care.
Please give feedback once consulted and discussed with your Doctor.
Costochondritis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Please discuss with your Doctor/s about costochondritis as the most probable cause then.
Apply local rubefacient liniment (which gives warmth and relaxation).
Take an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties.
Avoid any movements or activities which instigate or enhance the pain.
Take care.
Please give feedback once consulted and discussed with your Doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Nothing of significance.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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