Consider RUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen includes: liver, gallbladder, pancreatic head, bile ducts and ampulla, c-loop of the duodenum, stomach antrum and pylorus, the hepatic flexure of the colon. Don't forget the diaphragm and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing RUQ pain.
Answered 10/31/2014
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Keep looking: Still could be your stomach or duodenum area. Possibly the lower lung area or a chest wall muscle strain. Please consider seeing your health care provider again.
Answered 10/12/2014
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