Question 1

was hit on the left side posterior rib cage while playing sports. feels like a mild pneumothorax? i can walk and do daily activities but my overall condition has become weakened due to discomfort on lower lobe of left lung. will this heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

: If you getting better, you may give it time. It is unlikely that you have or had pneumothorax. Warm compresses may in relaxing the muscles. Start exercising as tolerated to improve your muscle strength and flexibility.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

numbness in left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Nerve problem: Possibilities: pinched nerve in back, bulging disc, early (pre-rash) shingles, traumatic neuropraxia (bruised nerve) , tumor, heart attack, other.
It's worth seeing a physician about.
Go to er immediately for  any chest pain.

Question 3

pain & swelling left rib cage?

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Rib pain: The rib cage does not often become painful and swollen, unless there was some direct injury to the area (rib fracture/contusion) or some indirect sprain/strain to the muscle/ligament structures (costochondritis...). There can be soft tissue masses (and rarely bony) that can present with such symptoms, so please get evaluated.

Question 4

body organs under rib cage

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Organs under the rib: The main organs inder the ribs are the lungs, liver, spleen and partially in the back the kidneys

Question 5

my chest and rib cage really hurt?

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See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 6

pain in rib cage common with lupus?

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Sort of: The rib cage itself is not involved in lupus. However, pleurisy can cause chest pain that can be mistaken for rib cage pain.

Question 7

twisting pain under my left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Not enough detail to provide reasoned response. Age? Sex? Known medical problems? Current medications? When started? Any injury/trauma/new exercise or unusual straining. Any fever, nausea, cough, URI symptoms, GI symptoms? Previous history of same problem? Worsening activities/movements. Relieving activities/movements/ meds. A shot in the dark without more information or a star trek tricorder.

Question 8

can you get gout under your rib cage?

Accepted Answer

No: Gout occurs in joints frequently in the big toe.

Question 9

sharp pain in my upper right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are multiple potential causes, you should consider being seen.  Possible causes can incude an irritation of a nerve in the thoracic spine, an inflammatory condition involving the gall bladder or the lining of the lung, and multiple other causes.  A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually sort out the cause.  Thank you for the question.

Question 10

having pains right side under rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Strain?: Did you lift or strain?  This can cause rib/side pains.  Are you coughing or short of breath?  Think of bronchitis or pneumonia.  Are you having nausea, stomach pain or upper back pain?  Could be gallbladder.  As you can see, there are many possible causes.  Use moist heat on the area and take Advil or Tylenol, (acetaminophen)  if no better in a couple of days or symptoms worsen, see your doctor.  Good luck!

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Was hit on the left side posterior rib cage while playing sports. feels like a mild pneumothorax? i can walk and do daily activities but my overall condition has become weakened due to discomfort on lower lobe of left lung. will this heal on its own?

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Numbness in left rib cage?

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Pain & swelling left rib cage?

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Body organs under rib cage

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My chest and rib cage really hurt?

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Pain in rib cage common with lupus?

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Twisting pain under my left rib cage?

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Sharp pain in my upper right rib cage?

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Having pains right side under rib cage?

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