Pain Under The Ribs
Severe pain under the ribs is most likely as a result of gallstones. Gallstones are basically lumps of bile and cholesterol which can be as small as groundnut or as large as a snooker ball. Irrespective of the size, any form of obstruction in the gallbladder can result in severe pain that worsens immediately after having a meal. Females are more predisposed to having gallstones due to use of contraceptives which inhibit the hormone oestrogen. Gallstones are not of any serious medical concern but surgery maybe required to remove them to stop the pain.
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