What to look for in a vague pain in the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen

Hidden pain in the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen should be alert to liver disease, gallbladder disease, diaphragmatic lesions, and chest wall disease. 1. Liver disease: the human liver is located in the right upper abdomen, covering the lower ribs, so if there is a lesion in the liver, usually in the right upper abdominal rib area will not be suitable for symptoms, such as liver cysts, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver abscess, etc., and need to further abdominal ultrasound, liver function and other related auxiliary tests to be clear. 2. Gallbladder disease: gallbladder is located under the liver, therefore, when gallbladder lesions cause pain, the symptoms of hidden pain in the right upper abdominal rib area will also appear, such as gallbladder stones, cholecystitis, and so on. 3. Diaphragmatic lesions: the diaphragm is located at the thoracic-abdominal junction. If there is inflammation in the diaphragm, it can also be manifested as diaphragmatic pain. When the infection occurs on the right side, it will be manifested as pain in the right upper abdomen in the ribcage area, and the pain is related to breathing. 4. Chest wall diseases: such as costochondritis, intercostal neuritis, rib tumor, rib fracture, chest wall soft tissue injury can lead to right upper abdominal rib pain. The hidden pain in the right upper side of the abdomen may also be lung tissue lesions, which should be further examined in time to make a clear diagnosis so as to take corresponding therapeutic measures.