Why does it hurt under the right rib when I inhale?

Many people have experienced rib pain. Another situation is pain under the right ribs when inhaling. Many people don’t know why there is pain under the right ribs when inhaling. Generally, this situation cannot rule out disease factors. It is best to check and determine the cause first and then treat it accordingly.

1. The pain in the right lower rib when inhaling may be caused by intercostal ligament injury, also known as hernia. You can take some blood-activating and analgesic drugs to treat it, such as Shupan Huoxue Tablets and Fenbid. You can find the specific painful area yourself, and massage it, which is also very effective.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver has the function of regulating the flow of Qi. This may be a problem of liver Qi disharmony, Qi stagnation and blood stasis. It is recommended to use Chinese medicine for conditioning. Commonly used medicines include Bupleurum, Cyperus rotundus, Corydalis yanhusuo, etc. Avoid spicy and greasy foods.

3. This may be muscle pain or costochondritis, or it may be caused by pleurisy; it is recommended to go to the hospital for an X-ray first. If the examination shows problems, actively treat it; if the X-ray is good, it should be the costochondritis or muscle pain I mentioned. Apply hot compress twice a day for half an hour each time, and take adequate rest. You can try oral ibuprofen and chlorzoxazone.

4. It may also be caused by gallbladder disease. Or it may be caused by soft tissue strain. B-ultrasound examination is recommended. See if there is anything abnormal. If nothing goes wrong, it is often soft tissue strain, which can be improved by Chinese medicine or hot compress.

5. It is more likely to be pleurisy or pneumonia. It is recommended to do chest X-ray or lung CT to confirm. If the diagnosis is clear, it is recommended to use antibiotics for anti-infection treatment, such as cephalosporins. Treatment must be thorough.