Question 1

hello doctor,
i feel mild pain and irritation on upper abdomen below rib cage when i have breakfast.
is sign of ulcer

Accepted Answer

Possible: Hi
By the brief description of the location and association with eating, it could be. Would be happy to discuss further with you over an inbox consult. I need to go over a few more questions with you and get more info about your medical history but would be happy to help you get treated and feeling better.

Question 2

have rib cage pain on the left side. skin feels warm and itchy but no rash. pain is more of a constant irritation.

Accepted Answer

Gentle massage: Sounds like muscle strain, suggest cool - warm compresses gentle massage, if skin related, moisturizing lotion will help. If persistent then see your Dr for a hands on evaluation

Question 3

i have a pain in between the v in my rib cage?

Accepted Answer

GB, ulcer, GERD?: Gb attacks usually follow a fatty meal. Gerd, esophagitis, gastritis & ulcers r also culprits 4 these symptoms. Get in 2 c a GI specialist 4 eval & possibly some testing.

Question 4

what can i do about cyst near rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Cyst near rib: May be nothing, may be more of a problem. It needs to be examined.

Question 5

i have great pain under my upper right rib cage?

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Trauma?: If the pain came up on its own and you didn't have an injury, it's best to see your doctor to try to find an underlying cause.

Question 6

what to do if i have a sharp pain in my rib cage?

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Try stretching: To see if this helps or hurts. Raising your arms over head while back is arched will open spaces and if it is a muscle injury, will reproduce pain. If not, may be intercostal neuritis. If it is, there are injections that can calm this down. Either way, if it continues, consider seeing a physician for treatment plan. Hope that helps!

Question 7

i am experiencing pain around my right rib cage

Accepted Answer

Rib pain : New onset rib pain without any other symptoms is most commonly due to sprained rib or chest muscles. . Chest pain though can be due to inflamed lung covering ( pleurisy ) , pneumonia , heart problem etc.

Question 8

gripping pain on left side below rib cage
after i eat?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Can be a few things but GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) and stomach ulcer are at the top of my list.  Other things are esophageal spasm, hiatal hernia, and esophageal diverticulum.  I think its best to see your doc.

Question 9

how can i fix my rib cage to stop it from sticking out?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: If your rib cage is sticking out you probably have another condition  of the spine call scoliosis (spine curvature)you need to check it out with your physician and determine why your rib cage is deformed.Some times when the deformity is small some postural exercises may help.

Question 10

what to do if i have dull pain below the right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: You could have pulled a muscle. On the other hand, this could be from something under the chest or abdominal wall.
 Try a warm compress or ice pack. If symptoms persist, X rays, labs and possible Cat scan of abdomen and chest may be needed at your doctor's discretion

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Irritation on rib cage

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Hello doctor, i feel mild pain and irritation on upper abdomen below rib cage when i have breakfast. is sign of ulcer

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Have rib cage pain on the left side. skin feels warm and itchy but no rash. pain is more of a constant irritation.

A member asked:

I have a pain in between the v in my rib cage?

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What can i do about cyst near rib cage?

A member asked:

I have great pain under my upper right rib cage?

A member asked:

What to do if i have a sharp pain in my rib cage?

A member asked:

I am experiencing pain around my right rib cage

A member asked:

Gripping pain on left side below rib cage after i eat?

A member asked:

How can i fix my rib cage to stop it from sticking out?

A member asked:

What to do if i have dull pain below the right rib cage?

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