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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Soreness

I have pain in my abdomen on my right side under my rib cage. It gets worse when I bend or lift. It feels like something is moving or pushing out and if I apply pressure and stretch it seems to relive it some. But it is still sore for a while after. What could it be?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

A pain in the rib cage that gets more severe on bending is likely to be of musculoskeletal origin and can be due to costochondritis if it has been for weeks. Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It is also known as chest wall pain. Costochondritis is not a life-threatening condition but can sometimes cause significant discomfort and distress to patients. It can affect anyone
but is seen more often in young adults and women.

Taking anti-inflammatory medications and avoiding activities and movements that intensify the pain usually helps.

Please note that in all cases of pain in abdomen, it is wise to get an ultrasound abdomen done after consulting your doctor to make sure you have no problem with liver, gall bladder, kidneys and pancreas.
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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Soreness

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. A pain in the rib cage that gets more severe on bending is likely to be of musculoskeletal origin and can be due to costochondritis if it has been for weeks. Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It is also known as chest wall pain. Costochondritis is not a life-threatening condition but can sometimes cause significant discomfort and distress to patients. It can affect anyone but is seen more often in young adults and women. Taking anti-inflammatory medications and avoiding activities and movements that intensify the pain usually helps. Please note that in all cases of pain in abdomen, it is wise to get an ultrasound abdomen done after consulting your doctor to make sure you have no problem with liver, gall bladder, kidneys and pancreas.