Pain in the right side of the ribs near the chest can be caused by the following diseases: first, costochondritis, which occurs more often in young women and is an aseptic inflammation of the ribs, can be treated with oral pain medication, or in some cases, after trauma or exertion. Secondly, intercostal neuralgia, associated with specific viral or bacterial infections, a history of chickenpox or herpes zoster infection, localized pain in the ribs or chest girdle-like pain, severe fever, the acute phase can also be treated with oral painkillers. You should pay attention to proper sports and exercise to strengthen your body and improve your resistance to the disease, which can also relieve the patient’s discomfort.