Why does the lower right rib hurt?

The ribs can be said to be an important structure of the human body, and pain in the ribs may also indicate illness. Many people don’t know what causes pain in the lower right side of the ribs. Pain in the lower right side of the ribs is related to many factors. It is most likely caused by meridian blockage caused by emotions.

1. Emotional factors

If you are in a bad mood for a long time and are often angry, which leads to blockage of meridians, it may cause pain under the right ribs.

2. Pregnancy factors

If a pregnant woman has pain below the right ribs, it may be because the baby in the belly is growing and causing the diaphragm to be stretched.

3. Stomach diseases

If you suffer from certain stomach diseases, you may also experience pain below the right ribs, such as acute or chronic gastritis.

4. Gallbladder disease

Press the upper deep part under the ribs, which is the location of the gallbladder. If it hurts, the pain under the right ribs may be related to cholecystitis or other gallbladder diseases.

5. Liver disease

The liver is located in the right abdomen. If there is percussion pain below the right ribs, it may be related to liver disease. If the right rib pain is caused by the worsening of the hepatitis B patient's condition, it can be divided into two main situations: ① Mild liver damage, there is generally no pain under the right rib when sitting or standing upright, but there will be pain after fast walking, running, fatigue, and coughing, and the pain feels radiating. It is also accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, and general fatigue. ② Severe liver damage, with particular pain below the right ribs at night, with a dull, sharp pain. It feels like a stinging pain like a needle. At the same time, there will be abnormal symptoms such as liver palms, spider nevi, yellowing of the skin, etc.