Question 1

pain on right side of back directly below rib cage. occurs when i press horizontally across that area & sometimes when i lay on my right side. causes?

Accepted Answer

Right sided pain: The pain can either be due to gall bladder disease or your liver.

Question 2

my husband has a mass on the left side back below his rib cage that causes him pain it is solid and does not move, what could it possibly be?

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A painful: mass in that location can be a number of things ...too many to outline here..this should be checked out by his Primary Care Provider!!  A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION is REQUIRED!
I hope this helps!  Good L:uck!

Dr Z

Question 3

slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders  worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

Accepted Answer

Tough: How long has problem occurred ?  Could be many causes.  Early shingles, spasms between ribs, irritation  at rib/cartilage junction, something going on in lung base, somatic (muscles and connective tissue).  You are going to need to get this one checked out.

Question 4

throbbing pain in left side of back more on the side below the rib cage. starting to hurt more and more! its unbearable but husband says shake it off.

Accepted Answer

Ignore husband: Your husband has no clue what it is so go see someone who can check it and tell you.

Question 5

i have a sudden severe sharp pain in the right side of my back towards the bottom of rib cage. unable to move stand urine is normal color?

Accepted Answer

Unable to Move: Go to the Doctor or ER. You may have a Kidney stone.

Question 6

i'm having severe severe pain on my right side upper back below the rib cage and wraps arnd to my stomach! what could be going on? it hurts to walk

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: If you also have noticed burning sensation when you urinate and fever, this could be an infectin i your kidney. If you have crampy severe pain, nausea and or vomiting, feel sweaty and feverish it maybe your gallbladder.

Question 7

pain on right side closer to my back near my rib cage?

Accepted Answer

A few possibilities: This could be (1) musculoskeletal pain (like pulled muscle, broken rib, vertebral compression fracture), (2) kidney pain (like kidney stone or infection), (3) herpes zoster (also called shingles) (4) pleurisy (inflammation of lining around your right lung in that location), (5) and maybe something else not coming to mind right now. You should see your healthcare provider.

Question 8

what causes pain just under left back and side of rib cage? dull achy pain.

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Two main reasons for pain in that area.
1-urinary tract system.
2- muscular-skeletal system. 
There are many other reasons but those the most common ones.

Question 9

what organ is under your left lower rib cage on your left side close to your back?

Accepted Answer

Kidney?: The organ you describe is probably a kidney, but you can experience pain in that area coming from a number of different organs, including liver, stomach, muscles and even the heart.

Question 10

should i be worried i've had a pain in my left side of the back of my rib cage at the bottom. i've had this pain for4 days.

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Pain for 4 days: It depends if the pain is getting better or not. If it is getting better, then you should not be worried. If it is not getting better, then it becomes a concern. See if it is better or gone in the next couple of days. If it is not better or worsens, then I would recommend that you get it evaluated.

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Pain on right side of back directly below rib cage. occurs when i press horizontally across that area & sometimes when i lay on my right side. causes?

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My husband has a mass on the left side back below his rib cage that causes him pain it is solid and does not move, what could it possibly be?

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Slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

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Throbbing pain in left side of back more on the side below the rib cage. starting to hurt more and more! its unbearable but husband says shake it off.

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I have a sudden severe sharp pain in the right side of my back towards the bottom of rib cage. unable to move stand urine is normal color?

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I'm having severe severe pain on my right side upper back below the rib cage and wraps arnd to my stomach! what could be going on? it hurts to walk

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Pain on right side closer to my back near my rib cage?

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What causes pain just under left back and side of rib cage? dull achy pain.

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What organ is under your left lower rib cage on your left side close to your back?

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Should i be worried i've had a pain in my left side of the back of my rib cage at the bottom. i've had this pain for4 days.

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