 [ Symptoms ] i get a sharp pain in my right side just below my rib cage any time i take a deep breath or rotate my torso what is it  it is been going on for about 24 hours now even when i lay down it hurts so sleeping can be a challenge the only way i can get to sleep is by laying on my stomach which seems to relieve my pain i do not have a fever and i am not vomiting the only other symptom i have is when i tighten my abdominal muscles it starts to hurt then too the area is not discolored or hot to the touch no swelling that i can see and i do not think its inflamed i do not see any bug bites or anything of that nature [ Disease ] it seems you are suffering from reflux and gastritis which is a common issue after gall bladder removal regarding the abnormal feeling it requires a clinical examination to comment regarding the exact cause it might be that the incision site is healing which can cause some hardening of the involved and surrounding region the simple measures that are likely to help you are  1 certain foods such as cauliflower broccoli cabbage brussels sprouts and legumes beans may cause bloating and gassiness 2 dietary fiber may lessen symptoms you should drink plenty of water and avoid soda which may cause gas and abdominal discomfort 3 you can use some over the counter drugs like pepto bismol or tums for symptomatic relief consider visiting the treating surgeon once for evaluation take care