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Why do i all of a sudden have sharp pain under my right rib cage when i breathe in?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unclear: If you are having pain under the right rib cage, it may be your gallbladder. Rib trauma/fractures are also a possibility, depending on the scenario. Pain with breathing could also suggest lung pathology. See a physician if your pain is persistent/severe.

Answered 11/27/2015

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A member asked:

Why do i all of a sudden have sharp pain under my right rib cage when i breathe in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

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