What is just under the lower RT side rib cage? - Aging Issues Message Board

NEWYORK · 03-03-2003, 06:21 PM

I'm a 40 yr old male and in good shape--I was wondering what is right under the rib cage on the right side-the lower part of the rib cage-almost on your side? I notice its sore when i push around in that area-Just started... Thanks so much......
MARK

maryjom · 03-04-2003, 09:20 AM

Your liver is located exactly in that spot. It could be inflamed if you're a heavy drinker or have taken a lot of tylenol based medications lately.

NEWYORK · 03-04-2003, 10:51 AM

I dont drink nor smoke.. I find the soreness is also on the left side now right under the rib cage lower...

Thanks for the reply.. MARK

Autumn Angel · 03-04-2003, 05:34 PM

I would guess if its on both sides its your small or large intestine. I get pains there as well at times. Just above that on your "left" side is your stomch. Do these pains come shortly after you eat? Try a search for human anatomy and get a diagram of the human body and it shows what organs are where. Sure helps ease ones mind when they dont know where pain is coming from.
Autumn.

NEWYORK · 03-04-2003, 06:01 PM

Its just sore to touch... Under each rib cage.. I did have a caugh for about a month maybe i pulled something...