Question 1

what is located on right side under rib cage in the human body?

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Liver and lung: Liver is just below the ribs and lung is directly beneath the ribs.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

something feels swollen under my right rib cage?

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Anatomy: That is your liver. Please go to the doctor to get a thorough evaluation.

Question 7

why would i keep having sharp pains under my right rib cage ?

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Depends: Rib pain can be muscular, bony or on the surface if associated with a rash., blood clot, collapsed lung, heart attack to name a few. Go to the hospital emergency room if you are concerned.

Question 8

pulsing under right rib cage ?

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Transmission: Normally one can perceive the pulse transmitted from the great vessels or heart in areas of the abdomen, chest or neck. Depends on body habitus. If impressive, have your doctor take a look at it. Vascular abnormalities can also present as pulsatile masses. A thorough exam aided by ct scans, mris, or ultrasounds can help determining the cause.

Question 9

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 10

what does sharp pain under right rib cage indicate?

Accepted Answer

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.

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