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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

what causes sharp pain at different times of the day/night on the higher right side just below the ribs that seems to be moving to back right side occasionally. I have not fallen or lifted anything heavy . I am a male 74 yrs old in great health other than this new issue.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic...

The three cause has to be searched for like......
-Gall bladder stones or inflammation
-liver problem like fatty liver
-colitis

For rule out these problems investigation can be done with....
-USG abdomen
-CBC
-CRP etc...

According to cause further treatment can be guided.....

Avoid excess oily and fatty foods
Fruits more

If no significant cause found than consider it as an muscular pain for which brufen is useful...

Take care

Advise : Physician consultation for examination...
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What Causes Pain Under The Right Rib Cage?

Hi welcome to health care magic... The three cause has to be searched for like...... -Gall bladder stones or inflammation -liver problem like fatty liver -colitis For rule out these problems investigation can be done with.... -USG abdomen -CBC -CRP etc... According to cause further treatment can be guided..... Avoid excess oily and fatty foods Fruits more If no significant cause found than consider it as an muscular pain for which brufen is useful... Take care Advise : Physician consultation for examination...