Question 1

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 2

right side upper abdomen pain under rib cage causes?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Possibilities are numerous

1 gallbladder attacks
2.Musculoskeletal--rib pain
3. Lung problem--infection , clot etc

should see an md to be examined and take more extensive history.

Question 3

right upper abdominal pain under rib cage radiating through to back

Accepted Answer

Likely Gallbladder: Right upper abdominal pain radiating to the back is often gallbladder related but could be an ulcer or pancreatitis. Best to get checked by a doctor. They can order the appropriate tests.

Question 4

intermittent ache under rib cage. stomach ache after eating. for few weeks. what could be the cause? scared of pancreatic cancer!!

Accepted Answer

Too young for cancer: You should consult your doctor if the pain does not go away in 2 weeks. Pancreatic Cancer is not the likely cause in your case as it is extremely rare under the age of 40 years.

Question 5

for the past two days, i have experienced intermittent fluttering on my left side under rib cage in my upper abdomen. it was frequent the first day and seems to be subsiding?

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: Your heart is on the left side of your chest and sometimes you could sense the beating when you are anxious or afraid, some also when 'in love'. Recollect what happened the first day and if it is exciting it may not be necessary to worry, which may make it worse; otherwise irregular heart beat that may also be felt may need to be evaluated by a doctor. Alcohol and certain meds may also incite flut

Question 6

bubbly vibration that makes noises in left side of abdomen under rib cage could it be colon cancer? or something else?

Accepted Answer

: Bubbly vibrations in the area of your intestines probably means that you have excess gas or fluids rushing through those areas. This can be due to irritation, dietary changes (too much sugar, too much fat) or infection. Try using probiotics and increasing your fiber intake through fruits and vegetables.

Question 7

sharp pain felt in middle of chest (toward right) when cracking back & lower left abdominal pain/pressure under rib cage. had since last night. cause?

Accepted Answer

Chest/abd pain: Could be reflux, elevate head of bed , consider ranitidine  one a day  or previcid or both or may be gas or just nerve irritation. or could you have herniated a disc when cracking back?.  Do you have pain with deep breath? on BCP or smoke? then may be clots and go to urgent care /ER check d-dimer.  Due to concern of clot, herniation and limited info f/u with doc urgent care today.

Question 8

severe abdominal pain+low fever+weak. pain luq under rib cage is constant & belly feels full. wbc#, ly#, gr# was high & mchc low. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Seeing a doctor?: Many things can cause LUQ abdominal pain. How high is the WBC? Various causes of pain can be abdominal muscle injury, gastritis, stomach ulcer, pancreatitis, kidney stone, kidney infection, constipation, etc. Needs a complete physical exam and medical history.

Question 9

i have what feels like a fatty lump that moves easily under my skin on the right side of my abdomen (just under rib cage). lipoma? fat deposit?

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Surely: Surely you know we can't answer your question without an examination.  What you describe as a fatty lump may be something else entirely.  Please see your GP for a definitive answer.

Question 10

im 30. no alcohol.pain in middle right side of abdomen, tucked under rib cage. when i bend into that side it feels like rib pokes tender area. cause?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: Right side of your abdomen under rib cage is where your liver and gall bladder live. A good doc can examine your liver to see if it's tender.  A blood test can reveal irritation to the liver cells or gall bladder.
If organs are ok, Structurally, there can be dysfunction of the tissue/nerve/bone system in that area--an osteopath or PT or good yoga session might help.

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

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Right upper abdominal pain under rib cage radiating through to back

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Intermittent ache under rib cage. stomach ache after eating. for few weeks. what could be the cause? scared of pancreatic cancer!!

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For the past two days, i have experienced intermittent fluttering on my left side under rib cage in my upper abdomen. it was frequent the first day and seems to be subsiding?

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Bubbly vibration that makes noises in left side of abdomen under rib cage could it be colon cancer? or something else?

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Sharp pain felt in middle of chest (toward right) when cracking back & lower left abdominal pain/pressure under rib cage. had since last night. cause?

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Severe abdominal pain+low fever+weak. pain luq under rib cage is constant & belly feels full. wbc#, ly#, gr# was high & mchc low. possible causes?

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I have what feels like a fatty lump that moves easily under my skin on the right side of my abdomen (just under rib cage). lipoma? fat deposit?

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Im 30. no alcohol.pain in middle right side of abdomen, tucked under rib cage. when i bend into that side it feels like rib pokes tender area. cause?

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