The right side of the rib cage hurts when you breathe in, considering that it is related to pleurisy, localized inflammation of the rib cage, gallbladder disease and so on.
1. Pleurisy: When inflammation occurs in the pleura located near the lower part of the right side of the rib cage, pain can be produced by pulling the pleura due to respiratory movement. It is often caused by lung disease or pleural infection.
2. Localized inflammation of ribs: when the soft tissues around the ribs are damaged due to long-term strain or acute injury, it can lead to localized inflammation under the right side of the ribs, which can stimulate the local nerves and cause pain when breathing.
3. Gallbladder disease: If you suffer from cholecystitis or gallbladder stones, the gallbladder is located in the area below the right side of the ribcage, and when the disease occurs, you will also experience pain from breathing.
The right side of the rib cage pain when breathing may also be related to other reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment.