Question 1

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!

Question 2

severe side pains? it's under my ribs, and it feels like i'm being stabbed every time i move
what's wrong with me? and how can i make it better?

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you are dealing with cramps. Cramps can be a result of dehydration, vitamin deficiency, electrolyte disturbance (low calcium, potassium, or magnesium), and/or Lactic Acid build up after an intense work out etc. 
Make sure you are well hydrated, eat a balanced diet, and take a daily multi-vitamin. If the severe side pains persist then you should see your doctor right away.
Best of luck.

Question 3

does fld cause pains n right side under ribs?

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Possibly: I assume you are referring to fluid in the chest cavity? Or badominal cavity? If the is from a pneumonia it can present as right sided upper abdominal pain or right chest/rib pain.

Question 4

side pains on the left side of my ribs. what could the cause be?

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Most: probably muscle spasm. Take rest,, warm shower, and reg walking exercises

Question 5

i get these sharp shooting pains in left side of my back in the rib area... i have anxiety i was wondering if these could be anxiety related?

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Although they could : Be from anxiety, you need to check it out with your doctor to rule out physical issues before just assuming it's from anxiety. Once you have ruled out physical causes, talk to a psychologist about ways to reduce stress and anxiety.

Question 6

im a 33 year old man im having sharp random pains in each lower side and sometimes in the middle of my ribs they come and go fast and randomly

Accepted Answer

Pain: of unknown reason, especially around the chest, needs to be diagnosed by your doctor.  If anxiety, a clinical psychologist can help w/anxiety management.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

what does it mean if you have random pains in your right side of the ribs. this had been going on for a few months now. it gets so bad to tears.?

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Few possibilities.: Don't know whether workouts in  gym, athletic acts caused  musculskeletal strain , common in  ur age gp. Weak bones -ribs also can cause the pain from vitamin c& d deficiency, but not particularly one side of chest wall. Pain in rt upper abdomen is common for gallbladder prob., unusual for ur age . Anemias cause bone pain the ribs. Pleurisy from infn, inflamm. Can cause it.Finally lung prob.See yr doc.

Question 8

i keep having these terrible pains the n my right side ribs.  i have had this problem before.  comes and goes but this time it has stayed for 3 days ?

Accepted Answer

Possibility...: It sounds like musculoskeletal pain of your chest wall. It could be costochondritis, which is inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs. It can be very painful. See your doctor for diagnosis/treatment. Anti inflammatory meds along with heat therapy to the area can be helpful before you see your doc. If you press on the area and the pain worsens, this is the likely diagnosis.

Question 9

having pains to my ribs right side and sorness to touch?

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Many things: Trauma is usually obvious, fracturing the ribs or bruising the soft tissue in the area. Inflammation can occur without trauma. If there is a rash and you had chicken pox in the past, it could be shingles (herpes zoster). Sometimes tumors will involve the ribs and lead to fracture and pain. If pain does not improve with over the counter medication and time or is severe, see your primary doctor.

Question 10

had rib pains about a week ago and it passed but last night it came back(left side but not as worse this time it only hurts when i lie on my left side?

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Very hard to say: Lilly T, you are young and from a Caribbean country.  If you have been injured, it probably is bruised ribs and they take a long time to heal.  They may get worse if you lie on them while they are not healed.  If you have not had ANY injury, or if you are having any fever, it could be something in your  heart or lungs so you should be checked.  good luck to you.

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Having pains right side under rib cage?

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Severe side pains? it's under my ribs, and it feels like i'm being stabbed every time i move what's wrong with me? and how can i make it better?

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Does fld cause pains n right side under ribs?

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Side pains on the left side of my ribs. what could the cause be?

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I get these sharp shooting pains in left side of my back in the rib area... i have anxiety i was wondering if these could be anxiety related?

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Im a 33 year old man im having sharp random pains in each lower side and sometimes in the middle of my ribs they come and go fast and randomly

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What does it mean if you have random pains in your right side of the ribs. this had been going on for a few months now. it gets so bad to tears.?

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I keep having these terrible pains the n my right side ribs. i have had this problem before. comes and goes but this time it has stayed for 3 days ?

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Having pains to my ribs right side and sorness to touch?

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Had rib pains about a week ago and it passed but last night it came back(left side but not as worse this time it only hurts when i lie on my left side?

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