why does my upper stomach under my ribs hurt?
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A pancreas condition can cause pain under the ribs in the middle of the abdomen, in the RUQ, or the left upper quadrant (LUQ). Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, and it may result from gallstones or overuse of alcohol. Symptoms of pancreatitis include: steady or sharp pain in the upper abdomen.
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Gallstones. Gallstones are solid deposits of bile and other digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder, a four-inch, pear-shaped organ that's located right below your liver. They're one of the most common causes of pain on the right side of your upper abdomen. Gallstones may not always lead to symptoms.
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Costochondritis is inflammation of the areas where your upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to your breastbone. These areas are called costochondral junctions. The condition causes chest pain, but it's typically harmless and usually goes away without any treatment.
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The intercostal muscles, commonly referred to simply as the intercostals, connect the ribs and help make up the chest wall. When these muscles overstretch or tear, they can cause significant pain in the mid- and upper back. Intercostal muscle strain is a common injury in athletics and hard labor.
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When you've got rib pain from coughing too much, this repeated movement, particularly if it's frequent and forceful, could result in a pulled muscle causing pain or sore ribs. A cold can also cause pleuritis, which is inflammation of the lining of your lungs and the inner aspect of your chest wall (called pleura).
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Upper right back pain when breathing Pain in the back can sometimes feel worse when you take a deep breath. This is because the vertebrae of the spine are connected to your rib cage. Usually, this is nothing to worry about. But sometimes, this type of pain can signal a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung).
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Abdominal pain is felt around the trunk of the body, or the area below your ribs but above your pelvis. In cases of food poisoning, harmful organisms can produce toxins that irritate the lining of your stomach and intestines. This can result in painful inflammation in your stomach, which may cause pain in your abdomen.
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An injury such as muscle strain or a broken rib can cause chest pain. When you're sleeping, movement such as twisting or turning your upper body can intensify the discomfort, resulting in waking up with chest pain.
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The most likely culprit may be biliary colic. Pain is sudden and often gets worse. You usually feel that pain in the abdomen, right under the right ribs or the center of your abdomen. Pain may be “referred” or felt in the right shoulder blade.
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Too much coughing or sneezing can also strain your rib muscles. It can begin slowly over time or happen suddenly. A muscle strain can cause chest pain. Your ribs may feel bruised or tender.
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But the pain can start pretty early on in your pregnancy, too. Pregnancy rib pain can be the result of your baby physically kicking you in the ribs, stretching out under your ribs, or just moving by your ribs. The pain can also be caused by your muscles stretching out.
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If you feel a sharp pain when you cough, this can be a sign that you have strained one of the muscles that connect neighboring ribs, called intercostal muscles. Your intercostal muscles lie between your ribs and attach them to one another. They also stabilize your upper body and help you breathe.
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Common causes of right-sided abdominal pain include: Liver disease, liver cancer, or liver infection. These conditions can cause pain in the right side of your upper abdomen. Upper-right abdominal pain is usually dull and chronic.
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Rib cramping isn't caused by the ribs, but by the muscles around them. These are called intercostal muscles, and there are three layers, layered between and underneath your ribcage. These muscles can be pulled, inflamed, hurt, and cramping.
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The most common cause of rib cage pain is costochondritis. Costochondritis occurs when the cartilage connecting your ribs to your sternum is inflamed, causing: Pain when breathing deeply, or coughing or sneezing. General discomfort in your ribs.
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Pancreatitis. Abdominal pain caused by pancreatitis, which is inflammation in the pancreas, is a severe and sharp pain occurring in the upper middle of the abdomen that can sometimes radiate to your back or chest. You may also experience other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and fever.
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If you have pain, swelling and tenderness around your ribs, and the pain is made worse by lying down, breathing deeply, coughing or sneezing, you may have a condition called costochondritis. This is caused by inflammation in the joints between the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone (sternum).