Question 1

what could a mild pain in my right side under rib cage be?

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Rb age pain: You are 44 y of age, I am not how physically active you are .Or if you smoke or overweight.
If it is actually under the ribcage it could mean  that it is coming from the liver, or it is over the ribcage it could mean that it could be an old injury. You better see your dr.

Question 2

feeling lots of pain in my right side under my rib cage, help?

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Right sided pain: Consider strain or gastrointestinal etiology.

Question 3

i have this severe sharp pain in my right side under my rib cage it comes an goes, should i see a dr?

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Dr: Yes see your Dr could be costochondritis amongst many

Question 4

why when i workout, i get a sharp pain in  my right side under the rib cage then a sharp shooting pain from that area to my right shoulder blade?

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Options: This could be muscle spasm, neck problem, shoulder problem, or even a spinal disc pushing in a nerve when you lift heavy things.  I would suggest anti inflammatories, rest , lower wring the intensity of your work out.   If it does not improve, see a pt or your doctor for better eval.

Question 5

i have a sharp pins and needles pain in my right side under my rib cage that goes into back, armpit and shoulder blade. also have nausea and vomiting.

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Radicular pain: This pattern of pain is following the distribution of the intercostal nerve. There is one nerve beneath each rib and comes out in the back and goes forward. You need to be evaluated by a physician to make sure that you do not have cervical vertebral injuries or abnormalities. sometimes this may happen before a flare up of shingles (if this is the case you may see a rash in the same area soon)

Question 6

4 days ago (sun) a mild pain started in my right side under the rib cage and slightly towards my back. it worsened over night and i saw  dr monday who dx muscle spasm - also gave me a flu shot.

developed a fever w/chills on tues evening and saw immediat

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?Flu vax reaction: The original symptoms may have been muscle inflammation,gall bladder attack or inflammation/infection of the right lung. The fever and chills could have been a reaction to the flu shot but infection in lung or gall bladder must be considered depending on the appearance of other symptoms. Call your physician if symptoms persist or change.

Question 7

hi there, in the past 3 days i have been getting an intermittent full throbbing pain in my right side just under the rib cage. should i go to doc?

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Pain: Yes you should but you might have to wait to get an appointment.
If you can, please go to the nearest Emergency facility and they will take care of you from there, or recommend admission to the hospital if things are not looking so good.
Wish you well!

Question 8

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 9

what is the cause of dull pain on right side under rib cage?

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Many things: Disk herniation in the spine, organ related pain such as gall bladder, pancreas, intestine or liver. Or chest wall pain due to slipped rib or costochondritis.

Question 10

what are the causes of severe sharp pain on the right side under rib cage?

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Unknown: It cld be due to your heart lungs stomach gb liver etc. See your doctor for a complete hx and physical exam.

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I have this severe sharp pain in my right side under my rib cage it comes an goes, should i see a dr?

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Why when i workout, i get a sharp pain in my right side under the rib cage then a sharp shooting pain from that area to my right shoulder blade?

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I have a sharp pins and needles pain in my right side under my rib cage that goes into back, armpit and shoulder blade. also have nausea and vomiting.

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4 days ago (sun) a mild pain started in my right side under the rib cage and slightly towards my back. it worsened over night and i saw dr monday who dx muscle spasm - also gave me a flu shot. developed a fever w/chills on tues evening and saw immediat

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Hi there, in the past 3 days i have been getting an intermittent full throbbing pain in my right side just under the rib cage. should i go to doc?

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

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What are the causes of severe sharp pain on the right side under rib cage?

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