Question 1

pain right side bottom of rib cage not constant but daily for past 7+ days. sometimes with lower back pain.

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation : It could easily be from the ribs, chest or the back. You need to see your physician

Question 2

been having right side both front &  back pain 4 days. in back it hurts just under the bottom of my ribs to my hip. hurts on the side the same?

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Could be: A kidney stone, or back related sciatica. I would suggest seeing your doctor for an exam to lead you to the best diagnosis and treatment. Good luck

Question 3

severe chest/rib/back pain right side when breathing especially lying down. frequent occurence for nearly 10 years. xray shows some shadow on right lung at the top and more at bottom. who do i go to?

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Pulmonology referral: Please request a Pulmonology referral from your PCP. TB should be ruled out and other causes of infection. Your pain may be related to muscle strain, particularly if there is a chronic cough.

Question 4

having lower right back pain that starts below my right rib but radiates to the bottom of my back/side. its a dull pain but will sometimes be sharp. last week right side abdomen had bruise with a lump under it if i pushed down but has gone away?

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: Your body is taking up you. Listen and take good notes and then you and your Dr can find out what is going on. You did not give us enough info to work with.

Question 5

i have intermittent upper left pain in back shoulder area, my right side feels slightly swollen around liver area, bottom of ribs. have have the back pain for years, attributed to gerd. this recently started after starting protonix and cholestryamin?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have like a swollen rib & side , & back pain i was wondering if it's okay to apply vicks vaporrub on my rib ? since it's my abdomen is it bad ?

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It's mostly menthol: So it won't hurt your stomach.

Question 7

larascopic gallbladder surgery 4wks ago. sharp pain started after 2-3wks, when taking deep breath under ribs right side & back. pain takes breath away?

Accepted Answer

Need to see surgeon: That may just be post op pain but you need to be evaluated for a possible bile duct leak.

Question 8

been having this left-sided rib/left-side back pain for months now. it's on and off. i have been to the doc, did an xray(normal) and does not believe anything serious. blood tests are normal, etc. still have this issue. cancer? concern?

Accepted Answer

: Cancer as a cause of this pain would be unusual with normal labs and /plain Xray. Chances of a musculoskeletal or Kidney problem seem more possible. Ask your doc or see a Urologist/ ortho doc

Question 9

what can cause back pain by the ribs on left side?

Accepted Answer

Movement?: If worse with movement likely a musculoskeletal injury. If not, could be any one of a number of things. See your doc, go over the details and  get examined.

Question 10

have a bumpy rash on my back pain in my bottom ribs and on the rash its self?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: A new unilateral rash on the back associated with deep pain can potentially be shingles.  A physical examination and interview is needed to confirm or offer potential alternatives.

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Pain right side bottom of rib cage not constant but daily for past 7+ days. sometimes with lower back pain.

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Been having right side both front & back pain 4 days. in back it hurts just under the bottom of my ribs to my hip. hurts on the side the same?

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Severe chest/rib/back pain right side when breathing especially lying down. frequent occurence for nearly 10 years. xray shows some shadow on right lung at the top and more at bottom. who do i go to?

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Having lower right back pain that starts below my right rib but radiates to the bottom of my back/side. its a dull pain but will sometimes be sharp. last week right side abdomen had bruise with a lump under it if i pushed down but has gone away?

A member asked:

I have intermittent upper left pain in back shoulder area, my right side feels slightly swollen around liver area, bottom of ribs. have have the back pain for years, attributed to gerd. this recently started after starting protonix and cholestryamin?

A member asked:

I have like a swollen rib & side , & back pain i was wondering if it's okay to apply vicks vaporrub on my rib ? since it's my abdomen is it bad ?

A member asked:

Larascopic gallbladder surgery 4wks ago. sharp pain started after 2-3wks, when taking deep breath under ribs right side & back. pain takes breath away?

A member asked:

Been having this left-sided rib/left-side back pain for months now. it's on and off. i have been to the doc, did an xray(normal) and does not believe anything serious. blood tests are normal, etc. still have this issue. cancer? concern?

A member asked:

What can cause back pain by the ribs on left side?

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Have a bumpy rash on my back pain in my bottom ribs and on the rash its self?

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