Dull pain under the ribs on the right side of the xiphoid process

The dull pain under the ribs on the right side of the xiphoid process is considered to be caused by trauma, or it may be caused by cold, but it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by duodenal ulcer. If these phenomena occur frequently, it is necessary to adopt a treatment plan as soon as possible based on the diagnosis results.

1. Trauma: If you accidentally get injured, local tissue or muscle damage may occur, which will lead to secondary symptoms of pain. The dull pain under the ribs on the right side of the xiphoid process is likely caused by trauma. Usually you need to stay in bed and rest in time. If the injury is not particularly serious, the symptoms will basically get better after a while.

2. Catching cold: If you do not pay attention to your own maintenance and are exposed to the stimulation of cold air for a long time, it will cause qi stagnation and blood stasis in the body, which will not allow blood to flow smoothly to various parts of the body. It may also cause dull pain under the ribs on the right side of the xiphoid process. You need to keep yourself warm and wear thicker clothes when going out to reduce adverse reactions;

3. Duodenal ulcer: If you do not pay attention to the nutritional balance of your diet, or often eat cold and irritating foods, and often eat chili peppers, you may experience symptoms of pain in the upper right abdomen, which will manifest as dull pain during the day and worsen at night. You can go to a regular hospital for treatment and cooperate with the doctor to take omeprazole or lansoprazole.