Question 1

costochondritis.  sitting in  certain position when i have to move i have to very slow from the chest pain will it cause whole rib areas hurt?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Costochondritis usually heart the ribs towards the sternum but sometime can cause pain towards the sides too. It usually hearts with movement and taking deep breaths. Please see a doctor.

Question 2

was diagnosed with a sinus infection yesterday but have had medial chest pain for three days and now includes left rib area. should i see dr again?

Accepted Answer

Not right away.: She must have been given Antibiotic treatment for Sinusitis. So please take that, Inhale steam and add Advil (ibuprofen) like drug for Pain and Inflammation. 
 If your symptoms get worse with Productive cough and fever disepite taking ABrx then see your doctor to ske sure you do not have Pneumonia

Question 3

can gas cause chest pain under left rib cage and lower armpit area?

Accepted Answer

It can: It can, but suggest that you get checked that it it is not heart related.

Question 4

i have been having really bad frequent chest pain under my left breast and around my rib cage area it stops me from breathing what could this be

Accepted Answer

You have a pain: Sensation in an area of your body were it is considered urgent or emergent to determine the cause asap. Please seek evaluation and do mot wait any longer.

Question 5

a few days ago, i had a flu and after it went i started to feel chest pain at some areas (right ribs, under the arms, upper back). i have no coube.

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say...: It's difficult to arrive at a diagnosis based on the limited information provided, but a possible cause of chest wall pain following a respiratory infection could be pleurisy or pleuritis. This is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining surrounding the lungs. Of course, this is only one possible explanation, and chest pain should always be taken seriously. I recommend talking with your doctor.

Question 6

recently diagnosed bronchiatis, i'm suffering like a tight ache in my back all across rib area, no chest pain or breathing difficulty?

Accepted Answer

It is probably: from coughing . It will go away gradually.

Question 7

pain, left side, rib area in the backside, few inches below armpit. feel like its between bone &skin.not internally.front left chest pain w/it.?

Accepted Answer

Follows a rib: That's a pretty good description! it's following an intercostal muscle or rib. You may have costochonditis (rheumatism of the joint where the rib attaches to the breatbone). You may have intercostal neuritis. If a rash appears, it could even be shingles. Has there been any minor trauma or lifting?

Question 8

chest pain left breast area only relieved by pressing on chest and makes a crunching sound like my ribs are cracking. should i go to the er? no insura

Accepted Answer

No: If you have no shortness of breath and the pain is due to recent injury, then you probably have a rib injury and fracture without complications. Take antiinflammatory drugs like motrin. You need to go to er if you have shortness of breath and more pain.

Question 9

what to do about inflamed ribs and bad chest pain. help!!?

Accepted Answer

Non steroidals: Take a NSAID like med e.g Aleve (naproxen) or ibuprofen as long u have no contraindications or allergies. Make sure to take this with food

Question 10

pain when pressing slightly under right rib. chest pain daily. related.?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Your gallbladder and liver are just below the right ribs and can cause pain that radiates to the chest. This pain would typically occur after eating.

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Costochondritis. sitting in certain position when i have to move i have to very slow from the chest pain will it cause whole rib areas hurt?

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Was diagnosed with a sinus infection yesterday but have had medial chest pain for three days and now includes left rib area. should i see dr again?

A member asked:

Can gas cause chest pain under left rib cage and lower armpit area?

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I have been having really bad frequent chest pain under my left breast and around my rib cage area it stops me from breathing what could this be

A member asked:

A few days ago, i had a flu and after it went i started to feel chest pain at some areas (right ribs, under the arms, upper back). i have no coube.

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Recently diagnosed bronchiatis, i'm suffering like a tight ache in my back all across rib area, no chest pain or breathing difficulty?

A member asked:

Pain, left side, rib area in the backside, few inches below armpit. feel like its between bone &skin.not internally.front left chest pain w/it.?

A member asked:

Chest pain left breast area only relieved by pressing on chest and makes a crunching sound like my ribs are cracking. should i go to the er? no insura

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What to do about inflamed ribs and bad chest pain. help!!?

A member asked:

Pain when pressing slightly under right rib. chest pain daily. related.?

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