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A symptom of gallstones is pain under the right rib. is that pain supposed to be closer to the sternum?pain i feel in my ribs is closer 2 my forearm.

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Right upper abdomen: Your liver is on your right side below the ribs. The gallbladder is tucked under the liver. Right side abdominal pain, above the belly button is usually where it hurts with a bad gallbladder. Associated is bloating, nausea, worse after eating fatty foods. Be well.

Answered 10/6/2016

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