Hidden pain in the right side of the ribs may be caused by rib fracture, costochondritis and diseases of the liver and gallbladder system, etc. It is necessary to carefully identify the cause of the pain, and carry out drug treatment or surgical treatment.
1. Rib fracture: rib fracture is commonly manifested as chest pain, which can be aggravated when coughing or deep breathing, and the chest can be accompanied by deformity, which needs to be diagnosed clearly by chest radiographs or chest CT, and if there is no obvious misalignment in the treatment, it is generally based on external fixation with conservative treatment, and can be treated by taking analgesic medicines, such as aspirin. Serious cases can be treated by surgery.
2. Costal chondritis: the cause of costal chondritis may be viral infection, chronic strain of thoracic and rib joint ligaments, endocrine abnormality, etc. It can be seen as hidden pain of the right side of the ribs and pressing pain, and the pain can be triggered or aggravated by activities and deep breathing. Activities on the affected side should be avoided, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen should be applied to relieve pain, vitamin B6 and other nutritive nerves should be used, and surgical treatment should be performed in severe cases.
2. Diseases of the hepatobiliary system: such as cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and so on. When gallstones obstruct the bile ducts and cause gallbladder infections, pain around the right side of the ribs will occur, which can be treated with medication or surgery. Drug treatment is based on pain relief and anti-inflammatory, scopolamine, ursodeoxycholic acid, ceftazidime, metronidazole and so on. If the effect of drug treatment is not obvious, surgery can be considered.
Hidden pain in the right side of the ribs, need to actively consult the doctor, after clarifying the cause of the disease for targeted treatment. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.