Question 1

what origin is under right rib cage?

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Liver: There are several including the liver, gallbladder, the lower portion of the right lobe of your lung, and the upper right portion of your small and large intestine.  Thank you for the question.

Question 2

i have pulling pain under right rib cage?

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Varies: Multiple potential causes, from superficial causes such as a pulled muscle, costochondritis , etc. Or a deeper cause which can include problems with the liver, lung, or fall bladder.  I would not hesitate to be seen.

Question 3

having spasms under right rib cage; just started first time tonight; not letting up.

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Intolerable pain: Anytime you have pain which is unbearable or greater than tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen can fix, you should consider being evaluated by a doctor.

Question 4

experiencing pain under my right rib cage ?

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Right side: Discomfort in that area may be from rib cage, liver, abdominal muscles, base of right lung or gall bladder. Your physician will take a thorough history, perform a physical examination and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Question 5

can costochondritis occur under right rib cage?

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Costochondritis?: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the joint that connects a rib to the sternum. These joints are not listed in the area you've described.  So I would not presume a pain like this to be costochondritis.

Question 6

what does sharp pain under right rib cage indicate?

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See your GP.: This could be bruised skin, muscles or cartilage of the ribs, broken/bruised rib(s) themselves, or some abdominal organ, like liver, gall bladder problems.
See your doctor to get it diagnosed and treated properly.

Question 7

what causes a burning feeling under the right rib cage?

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Many things: can cause discomfort. Need a complete medical history and exam. Pain could be from muscle irritation, nerve irritation, shingles, gallstones, gastritis, stomach ulcer, kindney infection, kidney stone, urine infection, constipation, etc, etc.

Question 8

what could be causing swelling under the right rib cage?

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Under the R rib cage: includes your spleen &amp; the splenic flexural of the colon as well as the pancreas. Repeated infections can cause splenic enlargement,  &amp; can also be the source of repeated infections. See your PCP 4 eval &amp; referrals if needed.

Question 9

acute pain under right rib cage shoulder becomes worse when lying down?

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See your doctor: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 10

what causes pain under right rib cage in back? the pain is including the ribs.

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Long list: Any change in whites of eyes? Dark urine?  Can be hepatitis, rib issue, pleurisy.. See a doctor if this is not very short term or getting worse.

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