Causes of Intermittent Pain Under the Right Ribcage in Women
Disease description:
The right breast is inflamed, and there is now intermittent pain inside the lower right ribcage. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Possible causes of intermittent pain beneath the right ribcage on the chest in women include:
1. Muscular or skeletal issues: These include intercostal muscle strain, rib fracture, or costochondritis. Such injuries are usually related to physical activity or trauma, and the pain may worsen with breathing or changes in body position.
2. Breast-related conditions: Conditions such as breast hyperplasia or mastitis may cause intermittent pain in the right lower ribcage area when the affected side is on the right.
3. Digestive system disorders: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cholecystitis, gallstones, or pancreatitis may also cause pain in the lower right chest area. These conditions are usually accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, or indigestion.
4. Pulmonary diseases: Chest pain can also arise from pulmonary conditions such as pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, or pneumothorax. These conditions are often accompanied by coughing, shortness of breath, or fever.
5. Nerve-related pain: Conditions such as shingles or compressed nerve roots may cause pain in the chest area. This type of pain often follows the path of the affected nerve in a band-like pattern and can be extremely severe.
