What causes pain under the ribs?
Patient: Pain upper right side under rib. Hurts to take deep breath cannot lay on side. Have had fever up to 101.6 for past 3 days lots of discomfort. Have been told several years ago I had fatty liver. 54 yr old female. Gallbladder removed in 1988. Appendectomy in 1987 Doctor: Hello!In my opinion its sceletal pain, if related to activity/movement.You should see Your primary doctor first