Question 1

hi dr, i have a fever blister or cold sore on my mouth. which is something i usually get when feeling feverish. for some odd reason, now it is coupled with pimples resembling a rash on my back as well as on my rib cage. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster?: If the pimples/rash on your back and "rib cage" (your chest?) are all in one large cluster, you probably have herpes zositer, also called shingles. It's caused by a different herpes-type virus than the one that causes oral herpes (cold sores). Shingles needs immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious pain both in the next few days and ongoing pain later. See a doctor ASAP.

Question 2

what could be the reason why i recently started to get an aching in my ribs?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 3

i feel achy all over and fatigued and have very tender on my bottom rib cage on both sides . i have no injury . it showed up for no reason . help?

Accepted Answer

Sore: Sounds most likely to be viral syndrome with muscles aches, this should resolve on its own over a a couple of days, if not then get an evaluation from your primary care physician.

Question 4

two days ago, i did a workout, that was strenuous but did not practice it for 1 year. my muscles are sore, and i understand the reason why. but i feel a burning sensation that had not disappeared on my left arm and left bottom chest?

Accepted Answer

Lactic Acid: The burning sensation could be due to a build-up of lactic acid in the overworked muscles. It may need a bit more time to clear up. Take it easy with your workouts moving forward.

Question 5

what could cause soreness in my upper left rib ?

pain in upper left rib

Accepted Answer

Sure rib?: Left upper pain in chest,I would worry about heart and lungs also.Did you have any trauma to to the area and does it get worse with movement then likely muscleskeletal.Deep breath make it hurt I would be concerned on lungs-especially if short of breath.I would go to see your primary to get checked out.If just soreness could be inflammation of the cartilage but why take chances.

Question 6

diagnosed with costochondritis can it effect ribs in back or generally localized to front? back ribs more sore than front no known cause

Accepted Answer

It effect the front: Part of the ribs, but the pain could extend to the back.

Question 7

can pleurisy cause your ribs to be sore? diangosis with pleurisy and my ribs are actually sore to the touch.  part of the pleurisy or something different ?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy: This is all very normal.  Of course your ribs will feel pained when you are this sick.

Question 8

could a bad gallbladder cause soreness up under right rib?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The gallbladder is located a couple inches below the ribs just right of middle. Any inflammation there can cause pain under the ribs.

Question 9

help! could sore ribs cause breathlessness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People with sore ribs typically won't take the usual number of deep breaths or big sighs in a given time period (say per hour) that we all usually unconsciously do.  This is called 'splinting' in medical lingo, and can lead to shortness of breath.  Rib stuff is hard; you simply have to deal with the discomfort until they heal up.   If you are having significant breathlessness, go get an xray.

Question 10

would it be possible that a sore shoulder cause pain in the upper left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually: Shoulder pain can be referred to the upper arm but not usually the rib cage.

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Hi dr, i have a fever blister or cold sore on my mouth. which is something i usually get when feeling feverish. for some odd reason, now it is coupled with pimples resembling a rash on my back as well as on my rib cage. what could it be?

A member asked:

What could be the reason why i recently started to get an aching in my ribs?

A member asked:

I feel achy all over and fatigued and have very tender on my bottom rib cage on both sides . i have no injury . it showed up for no reason . help?

A member asked:

Two days ago, i did a workout, that was strenuous but did not practice it for 1 year. my muscles are sore, and i understand the reason why. but i feel a burning sensation that had not disappeared on my left arm and left bottom chest?

A member asked:

What could cause soreness in my upper left rib ? pain in upper left rib

A member asked:

Diagnosed with costochondritis can it effect ribs in back or generally localized to front? back ribs more sore than front no known cause

A member asked:

Can pleurisy cause your ribs to be sore? diangosis with pleurisy and my ribs are actually sore to the touch. part of the pleurisy or something different ?

A member asked:

Could a bad gallbladder cause soreness up under right rib?

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Help! could sore ribs cause breathlessness?

A member asked:

Would it be possible that a sore shoulder cause pain in the upper left rib cage?

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