Pain on the right side under the ribs isn’t always serious, but it can indicate an underlying problem. Here are possible causes and when to see a doctor.

The rib cage provides vital protection for the lungs and heart, encasing them in a bony shield. There are 24 ribs in total, 12 on each side of the body. The following are emergency causes of pain ...

Pain on the sides of the rib cage can be due to various reasons ... Inflammation of the lining around the lungs. Pneumonia. Gallbladder issues (gallstones, inflammation). Gas buildup in intestines.

On your inhale, expand your abdomen, expand your chest and rib cage. On your exhale, allow your chest and rib cage to relax all the way down to your belly, drawing your navel in towards your spine.

The muscles between the ribs relax allowing the rib cage to return to its resting position. The diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards. The volume inside the chest decreases. The pressure inside the ...

Layers of sutures, sometimes reinforced with Teflon pads, are sewn in rows at the edge of the diaphragm along the patient's rib cage encircling the inside of their chest wall. After plication, the ...