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I have a lot of pain under my right side of my ribs. it feels swollen and is tender to touch. any suggestions to what it might be?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Gall bladder? C MD: Gall bladder and liver are under the right side of ribs (colon too) problem with any of them can cause pain, tenderness to touch; swelling more likely associated with inflamed gall bladder. Less likely other possibilities. See a doc now.

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Answered 4/8/2018

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