What causes dull aching in the right side of the rib cage?
Patient: Hi I am a female aged 43, 5ft 4 weight 11 stone. I have just been diagnosed as having cervical spondylosis in my neck and are also going through the menopause. I have had my bloods also taken and I also suffer with lack of iron. I have currently been given anti inflammatories for my neck and have been taking these every day. My problem at the moment though is I have started experiencing a dull aching under my right side under my rib cage. What could be causing this. Many thanks Mrs Barlow Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Rib cage pain can be caused by various of causes such as a fracture or a pulled muscle. Based on the fact that did not refer a fracture in the query,it is probably related to a pulled muscle. I suggest using Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest magnesium three times a day.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician