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I have been having pain in my right ribs and middle back, and sometimes it will feel swollen in my rib but by looking at it you can't see it.?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Right UpperQuad pain: Depending on the severity of the pain, you may be having gallbladder attacks. The gallbladder sticks out around there and may have a stone that is stuck, causing intermittant pain. It can radiate to the back. Less likely is a kidney stone, as these tend to radiate toward the groin. You need a ct scan or a hida scan or an ultrasound from your family doc. Go see him soon. If pain worsens, er!

Answered 1/6/2013

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