There is a dull pain in the lower right side of the ribs

There is a dull pain in the lower right side of the ribs. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. It will occur if there is an impact from external force. It will also occur if this part has a certain skin disease. Sometimes this phenomenon often occurs when the intercostal muscles in this part are strained during work. The internal organs in this area include the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and other organs, and this situation may also occur when these organs are diseased.

The cause of pain below the right ribs may be related to liver disease, strain or viral infection caused by colds, accompanied by loss of appetite and fatigue. It is very likely related to liver disease. It is also called liver area pain. Pain below the right ribs is an obvious warning light. At this time, patients need to seek medical attention in time, which is crucial to the control of the disease. The causes of pain below the right ribs are generally the following.

1. Liver disease . For example, acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, etc. can cause pain below the right ribs. The liver is located in the right abdomen. If the liver is diseased, the liver and spleen will become inflamed and swollen, which will then pull on the liver capsule and cause liver pain, which will involve pain below the right ribs. In particular, hepatitis B patients should be examined and treated promptly if they experience pain below the right ribs.

2. Cholecystitis and gallstones . Because it is around the right ribs, gallbladder diseases including gallstones, cholecystitis, bile duct obstruction, gallbladder tumors, etc. can cause right rib pain.

3. Intercostal neuralgia is a syndrome in which the intercostal nerves are damaged due to various reasons , resulting in band-like pain between the chest and ribs protecting the abdomen.

4. Gastritis. Sometimes stomach pain can radiate to other parts of the body, causing pain. You can check the stomach, such as barium meal, gastroscopy, etc. If you find pain under the right ribs in your daily life, you can go to a regular hospital for relevant examinations. It is particularly noteworthy that if the cause cannot be found after relevant examinations, you must go to a regular hospital for a more detailed liver function test and to understand the status of hepatitis B virus in the body, and then receive appropriate treatment according to the doctor's arrangements. Do not allow the disease to develop. If hepatitis B is confirmed, timely treatment is necessary to ensure the treatment effect, minimize treatment time and minimize costs, so as to avoid adverse consequences.