{"id":62491,"date":"2024-01-10T11:54:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T16:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=62491"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:25:29","slug":"pain-under-right-rib-cage-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pain-under-right-rib-cage-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes pain under the right rib cage? Related conditions and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have pain under the right rib cage, it can be alarming, but it is quite common. Pain under the right rib cage, also known as the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the ribs, could be due to a variety of conditions, considering this is where the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and part of the intestines are located.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain under the right rib cage can have many potential causes, such as medical conditions, lifestyle habits, and injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most likely reasons for pain under the right rib cage<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most likely reasons for pain under the rib cage vary but include gallbladder disease, kidney stones, preeclampsia, asthma, injuries, and lifestyle factors like smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gallbladder disease<\/span><\/h3>\n

The gallbladder is a pear-sized organ that is found in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, under the liver and next to the pancreas. It is a reservoir that stores bile, a thick liquid that is produced by the liver to help the body digest fat. When you eat, your gallbladder’s lining contracts to get bile into your small intestines to help digest food. When the gallbladder is inflamed, infected, or blocked, it is a sign of <\/span>gallbladder disease<\/span><\/a>, such as cholecystitis, an inflammatory condition of the gallbladder that causes swelling and a sudden, sharp pain in the upper right side of the abdomen that radiates to the right shoulder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cholecystitis<\/span><\/a> can be sudden (acute) or long-term (chronic). Chronic cholecystitis may not cause any symptoms but can damage your gallbladder over time. Acute cholecystitis is the <\/span>most common cause of RUQ pain<\/span><\/a> among people admitted to the emergency room. Treatment depends on the cause but usually includes surgical removal of the gallbladder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kidney stones<\/span><\/h3>\n

Kidney stones<\/span><\/a> can form in your right kidney and cause colicky, intense RUQ pain. Causes of kidney stones include high levels of oxalate, calcium, or phosphorus in the urine. Other than pain under the right rib cage, <\/span>kidney stones<\/span><\/a> can cause the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n