A 37-year-old male asked:
I have pain in right side of the abdomen right beside the ribcage. what could be the reason and remedy to this?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Angela Walkeranswered
Addiction Medicine 43 years experience
Pain in Belly: Hard to tell what it is. Did you have any trauma? You can take over the counter pain medications, but if it continues i would get it checked out with an abdominal film. The doctor may decide to to a chest xray or rib series to check for something in the chest.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 10, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.