{"id":9972,"date":"2019-09-04T11:14:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T11:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=9972"},"modified":"2021-06-23T15:03:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T15:03:05","slug":"16-frequent-symptoms-of-pain-under-right-rib-cage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/16-frequent-symptoms-of-pain-under-right-rib-cage\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Frequent Symptoms of Pain Under Right Rib Cage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The rib cage is an essential part of your body. Without it, your lungs, heart, and other internal organs would be very vulnerable to damage by even minor blunt impacts. Imagine hitting the edge of your table and suffering from a collapsed lung rather than some momentary rib pain. The rib cage is also like the chassis of your body and serves as a foundation for all the muscles within your torso to attach themselves to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience pain under your right rib cage then this could be indicative of a serious problem. There are specific symptoms that you should keep a lookout for as they could be red flags that something more dangerous is happening beyond the pain you\u2019re experiencing. Without further adieu, here are eight frequent symptoms that could indicate a serious problem causing the pain under your right rib cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice pain under your right rib cage and also come down with a fever <\/a>then this could be a symptom of an underlying condition. Various conditions have been known to cause both severe pains in this region and a fever. If your fever is very high and accompanied by excessive sweating then it may be a symptom of pneumonia. Many cases of pain under the right rib cage are actually caused by pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fever could also be a symptom of kidney stones \u2014 another condition that has been known to cause pain in this area of your body. When a problem is detected, your body\u2019s natural response is a fever. It\u2019s like how your knee jerks during those reflex tests. If your fever persists despite treatment then you should head to the hospital to see if a more serious problem is at the root of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Nausea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nausea <\/a>is another symptom that you might notice in conjunction with the pain under your right rib cage. While you might think that nausea is restricted to gastrointestinal conditions, there are actually issues in other parts of your body that could make you feel nauseated. Kidney cancer has been known to cause nausea in many patients, and it also causes pain under your right rib cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other causes for your nauseated state could include urinary tract infections and the aforementioned kidney stones. On their own, the pain under your rib cage and nausea aren\u2019t really something to panic about, but if they come together then they may be symptoms of a dangerous root cause that needs immediate treatment. If nausea accompanies this pain then getting yourself checked with a doctor as soon as humanly possible is highly advised. Early treatment always yields better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Painful Urination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you experience pain while urinating then that\u2019s never a good sign. That being said, it\u2019s even worse news if it comes together with pain under your right rib cage. Painful urination can be a symptom for many conditions, but when you cross-reference it with the conditions that can cause the pain under your right rib cage then you\u2019ll see just how serious the root cause may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may be something as simple as urinary tract infection<\/a>, conditions like kidney cancer have also been known to cause painful urination. Kidney cancer can also lead to pain under your right rib cage. If you notice both symptoms in unison then you should get yourself tested for kidney cancer soon as catching it early on will make treatment more effective. Kidney infections could also lead to the development of both symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Hematuria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hematuria <\/a>may sound like a very complex medical condition but in reality, it\u2019s just one of those fancy terms that doctors use to refer to something simple. In this case, that \u201csomething simple\u201d is the presence of blood in your urine. While most people panic when they notice blood in their urine \u2014 with thoughts of cancer coming to mind \u2014 it\u2019s worth noting that there are many things that could cause this without posing a significant risk to your well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, if you notice blood in your urine and are also experiencing pain under your right rib cage then they may actually be tied together as symptoms of an underlying condition. Much like the previous symptom, hematuria can actually be caused by kidney cancer which is why many people tend to worry when they notice blood in their urine. There are also other causes not related to cancer such as urinary tract infections and kidney stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vomiting <\/a>is a symptom that could be caused by various things. Whether it\u2019s food poisoning or gallstones, you should really pay attention to incidences of vomiting. This is especially true if your episode of vomiting comes after you notice pain under your right rib cage. You should also take note of vomiting if the pain below your right rib cage comes shortly after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few conditions that could cause both of these symptoms to develop within a short time of each other. As we mentioned earlier, gallstones can cause vomiting, and it can also be the cause of the pain you\u2019re experiencing under your right rib cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond gallstones, other causes can include gastritis. Both chronic and acute gastritis has the potential to cause pain under your rib cage and vomiting. With so many potential causes for the vomiting, getting yourself checked by a doctor is your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Unexplained Weight Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we move forward, we want to remind you that we\u2019re only referring to weight loss<\/a> that has no clear cause. If you\u2019ve recently started exercising more and\/or eating less then start losing weight then you shouldn\u2019t really be surprised nor worried. In fact, losing weight can even be good for you if you\u2019re currently overweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, if your workout routine and dietary lifestyle haven\u2019t changed recently and you\u2019re still losing weight then you should start to look for an underlying cause. Liver cancer could lead to rapid weight loss, and it also causes pain under your right rib cage seeing as that\u2019s where your liver resides. Hepatitis is another condition that might be responsible for both symptoms \u2014 especially if your urine has become darker recently. You could also have an abscess in your liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Frequent Urination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice frequent urination happening at the same time as your pain below the rib cage then this could be an indicator that the root cause is related to your kidney<\/a>. While other conditions such as diabetes can lead to frequent urination, they don\u2019t typically cause pain in this area. In contrast, conditions such as kidney stones can lead to both frequent urination as well as the pain you\u2019re experiencing under your right rib cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue is more likely being caused by your right kidney seeing as it sits lower than the left one \u2014 to leave room for your liver \u2014 and thus leads to pain under the rib cage. Kidney cancer can also increase the frequency at which you urinate while causing pain in this very area. Less severe issues like urinary tract infections may also be to blame for the symptoms that you\u2019re currently experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Tachycardia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tachycardia <\/a>is the term used to describe a rapid heart rate. It\u2019s opposite is bradycardia which refers to a slow heart rate. Most conditions that can lead to both a rapid heart rate and pain below your right rib cage lie in the pancreas. Pancreatitis, for instance, has been known to increase your heart rate while causing pain in this area. If you\u2019re not familiar with pancreatitis, it\u2019s an inflammation of your pancreas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will usually come with other symptoms such as nausea which leads to vomiting or fever. The fever will generally persist until the pancreatitis is treated, though your doctor may prescribe some medications to reduce the severity of it. If the pain is, in fact, the result of pancreatic cancer then it will likely get more intense as time goes on. Tachycardia is not the type of symptom that you want to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Difficulty Breathing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any pain located under the rib cage, difficulty breathing is one of the likely associated symptoms that you might also experience at the same time. Any conditions that place pressure on the ribs or lungs can cause this, and this is a diverse list of conditions that includes everything from certain types of arthritis (more about this as a separate cause later in this article) and lung-related conditions such as bronchitis<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes where pain under the ribs causes difficulty breathing and other symptoms such as bruising, a break or fracture might be a likely cause, and in some cases the cause might even be as serious as a collapsed lung. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any possible difficulty breathing that you might experience means that you should get yourself to a doctor as soon as possible. From there, the cause of the condition should be easier to diagnose and treat with medication and lifestyle changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Asthma Attacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asthma <\/a>is an extremely common health condition for which there are many potential causes: Sometimes allergies can trigger an asthma attack, other times stress or dietary factors can contribute to what makes an asthma attack more likely to happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the symptoms that can be associated with an asthma attack include flushing of the face and shoulders, the feeling of numbness or tingling, difficulty breathing and many times pain in the ribs or lungs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already know that you have asthma, the first step should be to make an appointment with your doctor at the first signs of added pain or discomfort. Also have precautionary measures in place, like an emergency number to call and asthma medication on hand \u2013 which can be bought ahead and stored for the long-term in the event of an asthma attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In these cases, small children and the elderly can be considered a special risk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Back Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any pain that you might feel surrounding the ribs won\u2019t always stay in the same location and might radiate from the spot through to other parts of the body. If this happens to you, then you should pay attention to the type of pain you are experiencing (for example, is it a stabbing or a throbbing type of pain?) as well as the frequency of the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, you should make an appointment with your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many times radiating back pain can also be associated with pain under the ribs, and it\u2019s likely that the actual source of the pain could be the back or spine<\/a>. Muscles can stretch or become inflamed and can affect several other parts of the body with pain and discomfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to deal with this type of back pain is often to apply heat or bracing, but remember that you should still see your doctor in order to find the cause of the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Bruising <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A direct impact sustained to the ribs or rib cage is one of the most common causes of pain in the area. Sometimes this can happen after the impact of a serious event like a car accident or mugging, and signs of the initial injury (including any associated pain might not be first apparent after the injury has taken place due to shock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an accident or traumatic event, keep a close eye on symptoms like bruising and pay special attention where you observe any difficulty breathing or pain underneath the rib cage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is important to note even where bruising isn\u2019t present. The presence of any pain after an accident can signal the fact that the problem is worse than initially thought, and might even indicate very serious internal problems such as bleeding<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you establish just how bad the damage is? See your doctor for the proper scans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Bacterial Gut Conditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many bacterial gut conditions that can manifest with pain in other parts of the body that aren\u2019t the gut. In many cases, you\u2019ll first feel a bacterial gut infection under the ribs, located somewhere between the ribs and the stomach <\/a>\u2013 and you might also notice that heat and pressure are one of the first things that brings this symptom some (though not permanent) relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacterial gut conditions are easy to contract when you come into contact with anything or anyone that has been infected with the condition: What people normally think of as a simple upset stomach is usually really a bacterial gut infection, which can go away on its own but is best handled with the right medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children and the elderly can be at a higher risk of developing these conditions and might experience some of the symptoms much worse than people with stronger immune systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Constipation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Constipation <\/a>can cause far more issues with your health than most people realize: It\u2019s more than just a blockage, it\u2019s a blockage that can cause a huge list of different medical problems that\u2019s as serious as internal bleeding and cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where constipation or blockages in the intestines or colon are present, serious associated pain is likely to be felt and might be located anywhere near the stomach, including under the ribs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of natural ways to help a blockage associated with constipation to move through, including over-the-counter laxatives. You can also do a lot in your day-to-day routine to help your health by including more fluids and healthy fats in your diet to help your body stay regular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your problems are still persisting after this, your best bet is to make an appointment with your doctor so that the cause of constipation where chronic can be diagnosed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Chronic Bowel Conditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The majority of stomach-conditions that have been described above are temporary ones that are easy enough to get rid of with a simple course of prescribed antibiotics <\/a>\u2013 but there\u2019s also another category of bowel and digestive-related conditions that are chronic instead. These conditions aren\u2019t as much related to bacterial infections that are contracted, but many are instead lifelong conditions that will require regular management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These chronic bowel conditions can include things like Crohn\u2019s disease and acid reflux, and all of them are likely to cause pain and inflammation in various parts of the body. One of the most common places in the body for this pain to be felt includes under the ribs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pain under the ribs is likely to be associated with a range of different symptoms including regular stomach upsets, nausea,  vomiting and pain in other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if you suspect any chronic bowel conditions and take special note of any other symptoms that you experience at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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16. Inflammatory  Arthritis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis <\/a>is a common health condition that can affect anyone at any age. It affects thousands of people every year, although it\u2019s fair to say that the majority of people don\u2019t understand the full scope of what arthritis can do to the body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most people are aware of the fact that arthritis will cause severe pain and swelling in joints and impaired mobility, people don\u2019t realize that inflammatory types of arthritis can also cause pain and swelling in many other parts of the body \u2013 including the ribs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the scope of inflammatory arthritis can affect the ribs themselves, or affect the internal organs in such a way that the pain appears to come from under the ribs when it doesn\u2019t. In fact, it\u2019s so diverse of a condition that it can even sometimes take the blame for causing toothache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-inflammatory medication and the proper management of the condition is used to control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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