Question 1

what can be the cause of pain in rib cage under right breast?

Accepted Answer

Check gallbladder: Right upper quadrant pain may be due to gallstones or dysfunctional gallbladder. Labwork and ultrasound may assist in the diagnosis. Sharp , stabbing pain under the breast that radiates from front to back may indicate intercostal neuralgia. Check with your family physician.

Question 2

what is the cause and how can i fix it when i have pain in the left side of the rib cage under the breast?

Accepted Answer

Usually on its own: This is usually a condition called "spleenic flexure syndrome".  There is a "bend" in the large intestine in the left upper side and at times gas or stool can become "trapped" between the spleen and diaphragm.  Lie down own your left side and gently massage the area.  This is a common and harmless condition.

Question 3

what could cause pain under breasts in rib cage area?

Accepted Answer

Chondritis: If in the rib cage and not deep within thorax or mediastinum then most probably costal chondritis inflammation of costal cartalige

Question 4

i have swelling under left breast on top of rib cage what could cause it?

Accepted Answer

Must see doctor: Any breast swelling in the breast  or near the breast need clinical examination , possible mammography and other  tests including if needed  a biopsy . See your doctor with out delay

Question 5

i have been feeling sharp pain under left breast and rib cage and i'm wondering what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Spasm: Muscle spasm under or between the ribs.

Question 6

i have pain on the left side of my body, rib cage, breast and collar bone. what could be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Get examined: It seems this is a distribution of a nerve and likely from the long thoracic nerve due to the extent of involvement up and down and not along a dermatome alone. This is probably from your cervical spine. Other things can cause this like zoster but no rashes has been mentioned. Go see your doctor and have an exam and have it explained to you.

Question 7

what causes sharp pain under right breast under rib cage when running?

Accepted Answer

Pain under the: rib cage may be due to a collection of gas in the large intestine which curves under the rib cage on both sides of the abdomen...the "shaking" of running forces normal bowel gases to "collect" in those curves (eg on the left and more common side this is called "splenic flexure syndrome"  This diagnosis is only made when other causes are ruled out so an in person visit to your PCP is indicated.  Z

Question 8

what would cause left shoulderblade pain, pain below left breast in rib cage, pain in index and middle fingers?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: You may have pinched nerve of the neck spine. You should consult with your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 9

i am having painless muscle spasms directly below my right breast near rib cage, what causes this? could this be stress related?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Are they muscle twitches? Could be fatigue or stress or mineral deficiency? They are painless so I guess they are not bothering you?    Observe and if worse and gets painful then see your doc.

Question 10

sharp pain that is sudden, comes and goes, under right rib cage, and sometimes around right breast. causes trouble breathing. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy: You're describing pleurisy. Since you take birth control pills, an unlikely but serious cause is a blood clot in your lung. The more likely cause is viral infection or even just muscular strain. But if this is new and because of the above, you need to be checked out to be sure it's not serious.

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I have pain on the left side of my body, rib cage, breast and collar bone. what could be the reason?

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What causes sharp pain under right breast under rib cage when running?

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I am having painless muscle spasms directly below my right breast near rib cage, what causes this? could this be stress related?

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Sharp pain that is sudden, comes and goes, under right rib cage, and sometimes around right breast. causes trouble breathing. what can this be?

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