Question 1

pain below right ribcage?

Accepted Answer

Right sided pain: So having pain under the rib cage can be several things
gallbladder problem, pancreatitis, abdominal muscle pain, colon problem, rib muscle pain, pain from the diaphragm, pinched nerve from the midback, shingles (varicella /herpes zoster)

Question 2

my ribcage hurts, what should i do?

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Get chest xray: You probably have a sprain which should resolve on its own but if it persists would recommend cxr and rib films.

Question 3

what causes pain under right ribcage?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Short list: musculoskeletal pain, gallbladder stones or inflammation, liver inflammation or infection, pancreatitis, pneumonia. If your pain is severe, associated w nausea/vomiting, fever, or if it lasts several days i would have your primary care doctor take a look.

Question 4

steady pain just below center of ribcage?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Many causes are possible including a stomach ulcer, pleurisy, esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) and muscle pull.  Best to seek medical attention.

Question 5

why is left  ribcage bigger than other one?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Everyone varies on rib cage size, either side can be larger or the same size.

Question 6

my ribcage is sensitive on both sides...why?

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More info needed: Who, what, when, where, how long and what else are questions that need to be answered.  This is better served in a HealthTap consult.

Question 7

when will the ribcage stop growing in males?

Accepted Answer

22: Generally the rib cage stops growing just prior to the clavicle...Clavicle ossifies at 24/25...And rib cage about 22/23.

Question 8

what kinds of diseases can deform the ribcage?

Accepted Answer

Congenital pectus: deformities, excavatum/concavity as well as scoliosis. These are the common ones.

Question 9

what are some signs of having a ribcage injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain over the area: Rib injuries cause pain and tenderness over the area that has been injured. It is usually very focused and can sometimes make it difficult to breathe due to the pain.

Question 10

is it possible to make your ribcage smaller? how?

Accepted Answer

Rub cage: No.  Surgery could remove some of the ribs and decrease size- but this is risky.

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