How can pain under the rib cage be managed?
Patient: Last weekend we had a get together and i consumed about 20 beers on monday i developed a pain on my right side under rib cage . its now been a week and it still hurts. I'm 46kinda feels like someone give me a kidney punch and it hurts to lay on side or lift anything. will this go away? Doctor: Hello,This is something which may be related to your liver or lungs. To be sure of the ailment and treat it we need XRay chest and an ultrasound abdomen. Only after these two tests we can make a correct proceedings.till then please avoid spicy , fatty food and alcohol/smoking. Please get the tests as the symptoms have already been there for a week now.you may take a pain killer for - e.g., aceclofenac.Good luck.Dr. Manisha Gopal