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What Caused A Pushed Down On My Stomach Under My Right Rib Cage?

I was sleeping and it felt like something punched or pushed down on my stomach under my right rib cage, it knocked the wind out of me and it felt like there should ve been a bruise o something in the area, but there wasn t. I m really scared, because it s happened twice now, and I have no medical insurance to just schedule a dr. apt. What could it be and should I go to the emergency room?
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Liver, stomach and pancreas are situated under right ribs.

So pathology in any of these organs, hepatitis, severe gastritis, pancreatitis can cause similar symptoms.

So better to consult emergency room and get done ultrasound abdomen to rule out these causes.

Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid junk food.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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What Caused A Pushed Down On My Stomach Under My Right Rib Cage?

Hi, Liver, stomach and pancreas are situated under right ribs. So pathology in any of these organs, hepatitis, severe gastritis, pancreatitis can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult emergency room and get done ultrasound abdomen to rule out these causes. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid junk food. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist