Question 1

what could cause immense pain in the center of the abdomen (right below the ribcage) when pushed?

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis : If you have severe abdominal pain with pressure applied to your abdomen, I would not hesitate to be seen where a detailed exam and possibly a ct scan will likely reveal the diagnosis.

Question 2

i have this pain in my abdomen right under my left ribcage. what could it be and how do i ease the pain?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 3

what causes lower backpain together with fronf abdomen right side?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are multiple potential causes, most are non musculoskeletal.  Kidney stones, urinary tract infection to name a few.  Don't hesitate to be seen and evaluated.

Question 4

pain in right side of abdomen(right lower quadrant)
what it might be ?

Accepted Answer

If pain is severe: accompanied by v appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever - it  could be appendicitis.  For severe abdominal pain seek emergency evaluation. Take care.

Question 5

when having appendicitis, is it normal to have pain on both sides of by abdomen, right above my waist in the front?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acute appendicitis usually starts with pain/discomfort around the belly button. So yes, both sides in front and just at waist. Typically within 12 to 24 hours the pain settles into the right lower abdomen and intensifies to the point you want/need to come in. At the er, the docs make the diagnosis by exam, labs, imaging. The treatment is surgical removal of the appendix.

Question 6

i have a gnawing and sporadic pain (the past 2 days) on the left side of my abdomen right near my rib cage. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, reflux or angina are some of the more common resons.

Question 7

i have pain on my right side abdomen right under the ribs, the pain comes and goes and sometimes i feel on my back. very mild but strange...

Accepted Answer

Gall Bladder: Given the location it may be gall bladder issues but would need more information to clarify.

Question 8

i  have pain in right side of the abdomen right beside the ribcage. what could be the reason and remedy to this?

Accepted Answer

Pain in Belly: Hard to tell what it is. Did you have any trauma?  You can take over the counter pain medications, but if it continues i would get it checked out with  an abdominal film. The doctor may decide to to a chest xray or rib series to check for something in the chest.

Question 9

i am 30 years old and i have sharp pains that come and go on my left side of abdomen right below my ribs. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How bad is it? Is the pain on the surface at the rib or deep in the abdomen?  Does it come and go or change with coughing? Does it move? Does it radiate anywhere else?  What makes it worse? Activity?  Eating?  Did you injure yourself? Is it improving or worsening or the same.Other symptoms? Fevers? Chills? Change in bowel movements? Nause?  If so,  see a surgeon.  Need a bit more info.

Question 10

can appendix be bad for a year?last year and today have same abdomen right/mid pain with nausealast year emergency testshigh neutrophiles

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is more likely a coincidence that you have similar pain on two occasions that far apart.  Usually if you have an inflammation of appendix, it will get worse until surgery to remove it.

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What could cause immense pain in the center of the abdomen (right below the ribcage) when pushed?

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I have this pain in my abdomen right under my left ribcage. what could it be and how do i ease the pain?

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What causes lower backpain together with fronf abdomen right side?

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Pain in right side of abdomen(right lower quadrant) what it might be ?

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When having appendicitis, is it normal to have pain on both sides of by abdomen, right above my waist in the front?

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I have a gnawing and sporadic pain (the past 2 days) on the left side of my abdomen right near my rib cage. what could this be?

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I have pain on my right side abdomen right under the ribs, the pain comes and goes and sometimes i feel on my back. very mild but strange...

A member asked:

I have pain in right side of the abdomen right beside the ribcage. what could be the reason and remedy to this?

A member asked:

I am 30 years old and i have sharp pains that come and go on my left side of abdomen right below my ribs. any suggestions?

A member asked:

Can appendix be bad for a year?last year and today have same abdomen right/mid pain with nausealast year emergency testshigh neutrophiles

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