Question 1

for about 2 weeks dull pain below right rib cage sometimes i get sudden pains feeling like knife stabbing what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder symptom: Right upper quadrant pain can be from gallbladder irritation or possibly an ulcer in a young person.  These pains can be dull with exacerbations of discomfort. A visit to your primary care doctor for further evaluation is indicated.

Question 2

i will randomly get very sharp stabbing pains under my right rib cage, i literally can't move when it happens, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Pain in that area can come from your lungs, the lining of your lung or organs in your abdomen.  A doctor needs to examine you and ask you questions to know.

Question 3

after sleeping 6 hours, i get stabbing pain between my shoulder blades along my spine. inhaling causes rib cage pain (not sick). is my ms a factor?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Ms may be a factor, but more likely muscle strain. Also consider sprain or referred nerve root/dorsal nerve irritation.

Question 4

i have pain on my left side under the rib cage that is stabbing at times and is achy. i've had it for about 2 days now should i be worried?

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 5

stabbing pain below rib cage lower left back?

Accepted Answer

Kidney: There are several diseases that can cause pain in this area. Kidney stones are the first thing that came to mind when i read your question but infection (like shingles) broken rib and mush more need to be considered. See your doctor.

Question 6

i have this persistent sharp stabbing pain under me left rib cage. it is the worst pain i have ever experienced.

Accepted Answer

Seek urgent help: If the pain is that severe, you need to be evaluated to get a sense if this is a problem with your lung, the surrounding muscles or bones, the spleen or something else.

Question 7

i've had a sharp stabbing pain right in the middle of my rib cage and this isn't the first time should i be worried because i'm only 16?

Accepted Answer

Probably not a worry: Brief, non-exertional chest pain is a very commen symptom in teens. It is rarely related to the heart, despite its location.

Question 8

3-4 times a day i have sharp stabbing pain for few seconds close to end of rib cage about 2-3 inches from center on left side.what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Plan: Your description as very good. But we still can not make a diagnosis on line because you need  clinical evaluation and definitely some tests.  Please, go to your doctor.

Question 9

stabbing\pinching pain left side under rib cage. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Pain under rib cage : on the left side it is possibly related to a muscle problem, or a previous fractured rib. Or to an enlarged spleen or stomach related.

Question 10

i have this pain in upper l quadrant under my rib cage and it's a stabbing pain that comes and goes.. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Could Be Stomach: It's worth having this checked by a medical practitioner. Most commonly it is stomach pain related to acid in the stomach or reflux up the swallowing tube. Get it examined . You may need an acid lowering medication or even a look down inside your stomach through a scope.

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For about 2 weeks dull pain below right rib cage sometimes i get sudden pains feeling like knife stabbing what could this be?

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I will randomly get very sharp stabbing pains under my right rib cage, i literally can't move when it happens, what is this?

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After sleeping 6 hours, i get stabbing pain between my shoulder blades along my spine. inhaling causes rib cage pain (not sick). is my ms a factor?

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I have pain on my left side under the rib cage that is stabbing at times and is achy. i've had it for about 2 days now should i be worried?

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Stabbing pain below rib cage lower left back?

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I have this persistent sharp stabbing pain under me left rib cage. it is the worst pain i have ever experienced.

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I've had a sharp stabbing pain right in the middle of my rib cage and this isn't the first time should i be worried because i'm only 16?

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3-4 times a day i have sharp stabbing pain for few seconds close to end of rib cage about 2-3 inches from center on left side.what could it be?

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Stabbing\pinching pain left side under rib cage. what can it be?

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I have this pain in upper l quadrant under my rib cage and it's a stabbing pain that comes and goes.. what is it?

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