Question 1

causes  of rib pain from xiphoid process to the right side along ribs. definitely rib pain the dr said?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD: The nerves from you spine travel along the edge of the ribs to the xyphoid process, so any inflammation or irritation of the nerve at that level will feel like pain along the distribution of that nerve. Keep in touch with md to make sure nothing else is going on, but the rib pain diagnosis seems accurate based on this information.

Question 2

what can cause rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Referred pain
costochondritis
pneumonia
pleurisy
tuberculosis
chest pain from heart disease
asbestosis or mesothelioma
lymphoma, myeloma
whooping cough
shingles is rib pain
occasional panic attacks
and there are more than that.

Question 3

what causes dull rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Unable to answer without more info such as duration of symptoms, history of trauma, what makes it better /worse, location of pain, etc. Probably worth having it checked out by a physician if it persists.

Question 4

what cause right side rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Costochondriitis: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone, or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage.

Question 5

can costochondritis cause side pain like pain on my side ribs ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Costochondritis can cause rib pain.  Typically, the pain associated is worse with breathing, particularly deep breaths.  You can have sore spots on the ribs as well, sometimes sharp stabbing pains.  Sometimes can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest.  If there is any concern for a heart attack, you should be evaluated right away.

Question 6

what can cause right side pain in back under rib cage. its been bothering me for about 1 month?

Accepted Answer

See a your doctor: Such pain can be due  to kidney problems, musculoskeletal injuries and referred pain.

Question 7

what can cause left side pain under bottom rib when sitting for long times or laying on right side? occuring for few months doc says its just posture.

Accepted Answer

Side pain: You may be getting side stitches which is a benign condition that comes o quickly and passes quickly. Ibuprofen can help if condition becomes too painful

Question 8

what could cause side pain right side under ribs?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: It depends on what brings the pain on, what it feels like, where exactly it is located, how long it lasts, what makes it better, and what makes it worse.  Only a dr. Can help you figure this out.  Possibilities include an ulcer, irritation of the stomach or duodenum (small intestine), gallstones (likely), heart failure, muscle spasms, pinching of nerves that exit the back, or spasms of intestine.

Question 9

can doing yoga cause rib pain?

Accepted Answer

yoga: If the yoga position causes stretch on the rib cage, pain may result.

Question 10

what can cause right neck & rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Neck and rib pain: Nerve pain from the neck, particularly the C6 level. Also muscle pain from muscles that attach to scapula and neck.

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