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A member asked:

No gallbladder cause gas to get trapped under rib cage?

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Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

No: But you may be experiencing pain from the gallbladder if it is rt sided.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2017

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What could be causing pain /soreness under right rib? Off/on all day & I notice it more depending on the position I'm in. ?Muscular ?Gas ?Gallbladder

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