Duration of right-sided rib pain

The duration of right-sided rib pain is largely determined by the cause of the disease. Rib fractures are common and can cause pain for four to six weeks. Muscle-induced rib pain often heals within days to a few weeks.

Inflammation of the pleura can lead to rib pain for varying lengths of time. How quickly and successfully the pleurisy is treated is relevant for the duration of the symptoms. If internal organs are the source of the symptoms, the duration of the symptoms can vary greatly. In chronic liver inflammation, rib pain can last for months, whereas in biliary inflammation, it subsides early with healing through appropriate therapy.

Prognosis of right rib pain

Rib pain on the right side is often due to a harmless rib fracture, which usually heals without complications. If there is a complicated fracture of several ribs, a right-sided pneumothorax can be the complication. Without treatment, a pneumothorax is life-threatening. Muscular injuries typically heal without complications. For diseases of the liver, gallbladder or colon, the prognosis depends on the underlying cause and treatment.

How can it be diagnosed?

There are several possible causes for right-sided rib pain during pregnancy. A harmless cause of rib pain on the right side can be strongly strained abdominal muscles, which exert a pull on corresponding starting points. At the same time, the spinal column and back muscles can radiate outwards, which are increasingly strained during pregnancy.

It is also possible that the uterus, which grows with pregnancy, puts pressure on organs. Especially in advanced pregnancy, the uterus can constrict the liver and gallbladder. This can lead to right-sided rib pain. If the pain is deeper and is accompanied by pain in the upper abdomen, this can be an indication of a dreaded pregnancy complication, the HELLP syndrome. This complication is accompanied by liver damage that can cause deep right rib and upper abdomen pain and requires immediate examination and therapy.