Question 1

what can be the cause of pain under your left rib cage?

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Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 2

causes of sharp pain under my right rib c?

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If it comes: And goes, worse at night, associated with nause am could be your gallbladder.  My second guess would be musculoskeletal, especially if it hurts more when you take a deep breath.  Good luck.

Question 3

what are possible causes of right side pain under the ribs?

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Right Upper abd pain: Causes of right upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: bile duct inflammation; gallstones; gallbladder cancer; gastritis; hepatitis; kidney infection, stone or cancer; hiatal hernia; peptic ulcer; pericarditis; liver hemangioma, abscess or cancer; fecal impaction; bowel obstruction & injury. It is best to have chronic abd pain evaluated. Severe abdominal pain = medical emergency.

Question 4

what can be the cause of pain in rib cage under right breast?

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Check gallbladder: Right upper quadrant pain may be due to gallstones or dysfunctional gallbladder. Labwork and ultrasound may assist in the diagnosis. Sharp , stabbing pain under the breast that radiates from front to back may indicate intercostal neuralgia. Check with your family physician.

Question 5

what causes pain under ribs on right side?

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Many reasons: It depends on what brings the pain on, what it feels like, where exactly it is located, how long it lasts, what makes it better, and what makes it worse.  Only a dr. Can help you figure this out.  Possibilities include an ulcer, irritation of the stomach or duodenum (small intestine), gallstones, congestive heart failure, muscle spasms, pinching of nerves that exit the back, or spasms of intestine.

Question 6

what might cause pain under ribs on left side?

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Many options: Causes of left upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: angina, heart attack, pneumonia, injury, enlarged spleen, ruptured spleen, pancreatitis, infection / abscess of the spleen, renal infection or stone, aortic aneurysm, cancer, shingles and obstipation. If this is a chronic problem - it would be important to obtain medical eval. Severe upper abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

Question 7

pain under ribs for 5 months ? what could cause this

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Many possibilities: Pain under the ribs can be due to an underlying problem or referred pain from another area.  On the right side, it could be your gallbladder, given your gender and age, this is a strong possibility.  On the left side, stomach problems can cause discomfort,  underlying kidney infection, pancreas disorders, musculoskeletal problems, liver or spleen problems, can also manifest with rib discomfort.

Question 8

what can cause pain under ribs on right side, nausea, loss appetite?

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Consider RUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen includes: liver, gallbladder, pancreatic head, bile ducts and ampulla, c-loop of the duodenum, stomach antrum and pylorus, the hepatic flexure of the colon. Don't forget the diaphragm and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing RUQ pain. An exam is appropriate.

Question 9

i am a 32 yo female.  i have been having episodes of pain under ribs. i was found to have different size kidneys r13.7, l8.8 what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The size discrepancy of both kidneys alone indicates this difference has been lifelong, resulting from congenital - born with it, or acquired, usually related with recurrent UTIs + left vesicoureteral reflux in childhood. Based on these, your local urologists should be able to discuss with and counsel you for the future to follow.

Question 10

can fibroids cause pain under ribs?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I have seen fibroids large enough to press on the organs of the upper abdomen.  Smaller fibroids are unlikely to cause upper abdominal pain.

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