Question 1

i fell hard three days ago, landed on my hands/knees.  soon after  the right side of my chest and rib cage became very tender. pain has diminished some. still hurts to lay on my back or to press on chest. did not fall on torso just hands/knees. ???

Accepted Answer

The impact of fall: Although you fell on your hands and knees, the fall impacted your whole body, hands/knees were in the forefront but the wave was transmitted to your core as well. Kindly rest, use nsaids/acetaminophen, unless contraindicated, if no improvement see your doctor, wish you wellness

Question 2

im having a weird dull spasming on my left side udder my rib cage its really uncomfortable and seems to help a little by standing up. and gas?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm?: Could be gas, but I have also seen many complaints like this over the years that were due to muscle spasm. Commonly described as pain and a lump that goes down with self massage. Sounds like a hernia, but there are no hernias in this location not associated with a prior operation. Try anti-gas over the counter meds first and see if they help. See your doc if no help. Hope this helps!

Question 3

last few days have had extreme soreness at the base of rib cage when i wake up. goes away within a few hours each day. what would cause?

Accepted Answer

Gerd: It could be related to acidity or musculoskeletal pain. Please get a check up by your physician to rule out any serious conditions.

Question 4

i was just in a car wreck and now when i cough i feel soreness near my rib cage and my back on the upper left side.

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: It coiuld be a sprain or a fractured rib or some other internal injury to the lungs. You need to be seen by a doctor.

Question 5

my entire rib cage feels sore when i press on it and sometimes i get dull to sharp pains when i am not touching. i don't exercise often.

Accepted Answer

Rib cage pain: You MAY have a broken rib or something else.  Please see your doc.  He/she will help you figure it out.  Exercising program may need changing but your doc will help you sort that out.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i reached over a counter and something popped on my left side above rib cage.  it gets sore if i pull on something,etc  what is this injury? ia weekno

Accepted Answer

Mgt: You may have tendonitis or a strained muscle. If the pain persists, a rib fracture can be ruled out with a radiograph. However, if there are breathing problems associated, please see the ED right away.

Question 7

i have soreness under the right rib cage. it is not severe and i only notice the discomfort when i bend over.  i have been taking a probiotic culturel?

Accepted Answer

It may be muscular: Rather than GI symptom.

Question 8

why is my left rib cage sore and swollen?

Accepted Answer

Muscle vs bone : Could be muscle (intercostal) vs internal organ... If persistent, probably need to see primary care doctor for work up.

Question 9

my rib cage is sore with no bruising what could it ne?

Accepted Answer

See below: The rib joints can becom inflamed just like any other joint.  Warm soaks and drugs like Ibuprofen seem to work best.

Question 10

would it be possible that a sore shoulder cause pain in the upper left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually: Shoulder pain can be referred to the upper arm but not usually the rib cage.

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I fell hard three days ago, landed on my hands/knees. soon after the right side of my chest and rib cage became very tender. pain has diminished some. still hurts to lay on my back or to press on chest. did not fall on torso just hands/knees. ???

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Im having a weird dull spasming on my left side udder my rib cage its really uncomfortable and seems to help a little by standing up. and gas?

A member asked:

Last few days have had extreme soreness at the base of rib cage when i wake up. goes away within a few hours each day. what would cause?

A member asked:

I was just in a car wreck and now when i cough i feel soreness near my rib cage and my back on the upper left side.

A member asked:

My entire rib cage feels sore when i press on it and sometimes i get dull to sharp pains when i am not touching. i don't exercise often.

A member asked:

I reached over a counter and something popped on my left side above rib cage. it gets sore if i pull on something,etc what is this injury? ia weekno

A member asked:

I have soreness under the right rib cage. it is not severe and i only notice the discomfort when i bend over. i have been taking a probiotic culturel?

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Why is my left rib cage sore and swollen?

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My rib cage is sore with no bruising what could it ne?

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Would it be possible that a sore shoulder cause pain in the upper left rib cage?

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