Question 1

44 year old woman has pain in back and under left rib cage. pain worsens when laying down. duration for approximately one week.?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy or muscular: Most of the time pain in the chest is either from inflammation of the lining of the lungs known as pleurisy or from a muscle pull/strain.

Question 2

what can cause right side pain in back under rib cage. its been bothering me for about 1 month?

Accepted Answer

See a your doctor: Such pain can be due  to kidney problems, musculoskeletal injuries and referred pain.

Question 3

hi my 19 year daughter has pain and burning on the right side of her back under rib cage. it goes away if she stays still but still tense?

Accepted Answer

Mgt.: Please check her temperature, and ibuprofen for the pain may provide relief. If the pain persists or worsens, a visit with your PCP is advisable.

Question 4

pain in middle back on right side  under rib cage. started aboit 2 1/2 months ago. today sharp pain a few times on the left side in back under rib cage. aches more in in the mid back going down to lower back  as the day goes on.

Accepted Answer

Below: You will need a medical exam to determine the etiology of pain.
There are many possibilities, and without exam, guessing would not be wise.

Question 5

took breztri aerosphere for 1st time. got terrible back ache that felt like my lower back ache, but higher up on my back-under rib cage. the ache travel up my back (bottom to top of rib cage). may this be paradoxical bronchosasm an adverse reaction?

Accepted Answer

: It is more likely that you have muscular strain. Some pulmonary conditions such as a collapsed lung may present in this manner. If you have any shortness of breath or persistent pain, please see urgent care or the Emergency room. Discuss the use of a heating pad and NSAID with your physician. Rinse mouth after use of inhalers and discuss a vitamin D level with your PCP.

Question 6

pain in back on righgright side just under rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Costovertebral pain: Pain in the costobertebral angle area, which is the area you describe, may have various causes and is commonly associated with conditions involving the kidney.  See your provider who should be able to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain.

Question 7

pain on right side under rib cage and just lay on my back and got pain what is it?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Different things can cause this pain.I suggest to gets sonogram to check your gallbladder and liver first to make sure no gallstones or a mass in that area. Otherwise could be also from lower lung or ribs.

Question 8

spasm started in right middle back then spread to my side now in the front right side under rib cage. i can't move without pain?

Accepted Answer

You need to be seen: Without more info it's not possible to determine what is causing your pain or how serious it is but the differential diagnosis (a list of every diagnosis that could cause your symptoms) includes gall stones, kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, &amp; pneumonia, all potentially serious problems that need to be ruled out sooner rather than later. If its muscle strain or indigestion you can sigh with relief

Question 9

what can i do for this pain under rib cage, and around spine?

Accepted Answer

Osteopathic Eval: May need to see a osteopathic physician that does manipulation to see if a rib is dislocated and he/she can offer treatment.  If this does not help, it could be pathology in your thoracic spine that needs to be evaluated.  Recommend seeing a pain/spine specialist.

Question 10

back pains & tightness under rib cage also nasuea?

Accepted Answer

Back pains: If the discomfort under the rib cage is in the right upper front abdomen, gall bladder disease is a probable cause. With mid or left upper abdominal discomfort, pancreatic pathology is a possibility.
. Pain in the back and flank is characteristic of a kidney problem.

A physician would evaluate you and order appropriate tests.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Pain in back and under rib cage

A member asked:

44 year old woman has pain in back and under left rib cage. pain worsens when laying down. duration for approximately one week.?

A member asked:

What can cause right side pain in back under rib cage. its been bothering me for about 1 month?

A member asked:

Hi my 19 year daughter has pain and burning on the right side of her back under rib cage. it goes away if she stays still but still tense?

A member asked:

Pain in middle back on right side under rib cage. started aboit 2 1/2 months ago. today sharp pain a few times on the left side in back under rib cage. aches more in in the mid back going down to lower back as the day goes on.

A member asked:

Took breztri aerosphere for 1st time. got terrible back ache that felt like my lower back ache, but higher up on my back-under rib cage. the ache travel up my back (bottom to top of rib cage). may this be paradoxical bronchosasm an adverse reaction?

A member asked:

Pain in back on righgright side just under rib cage?

A member asked:

Pain on right side under rib cage and just lay on my back and got pain what is it?

A member asked:

Spasm started in right middle back then spread to my side now in the front right side under rib cage. i can't move without pain?

A member asked:

What can i do for this pain under rib cage, and around spine?

A member asked:

Back pains & tightness under rib cage also nasuea?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?