Question 1

i have a soreness under my left rib when i lean to the right or stretch what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy or muscular: Most of the time pain in the chest is either from inflammation of the lining of the lungs known as pleurisy or from a muscle pull/strain.

Question 2

sore abs under left ribs for 3 days. 44male, gerd for few years, fit. on vacation. suddenly sore to touch under left ribs. bit nauseous after food. was drinking choc milk protein shakes and more alcohol than usual, stopped those now. what is this?

Accepted Answer

: Don't know -  You should go to urgent care

Question 3

why would it be sore to push in under left rib? seems close or on left rib.

Accepted Answer

Bruise?: This may be a mild trauma but if it does not resolve within 7-10 days, you should see your physician. In the meantime, ice and nsaids along with arnica cream and oral tablets may help.

Question 4

sore rib under left breast, hurts when i breath, not as bad when i'm standing, excruciating pain.

Accepted Answer

Concerned: You need an evaluation by a physician immediately.  I'm concerned you might have a pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, or something else just as serious.

Question 5

why is my rib on the left side sometimes sore?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Most concerning left sided pain is associated with the heart, but many other causes include trauma, costochondritis, anxiety, stress, gastroesophageal reflux, and sometimes from abdominal organs such as bowel. Stomach , gall bladder, etc. In the chest pleuritis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, collapsed lung etc. You should consult physician for physical examination and testing if appropriate.

Question 6

what does it mean when the left, upper rib is sore?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Costochondritis or bruise or mild injury or fracture or due to infection of the lungs

Question 7

i fractured left rib 6, 7, 8,9 in 2008.  i still have soreness, sometimes abit more than other times.  is this common all these years later ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It's not uncommon to have aches and pains years after an injury. If it's mild, I wouldn't worry about it. If it's limiting your activities, or more severe, see you doctor for a more complete evaluation and ask in an X-ray it crashes scan is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 8

i hve a pain underneath my ribs on my left its going on for 2weeks nw it is very sore i can barely move what can it be i treated 4muscle pain stil sor?

Accepted Answer

Below: Treatment will be dictated by a correct DX. And the only way to get that is with a medical exam.

Question 9

i had fallen on my ribs on the left side almost 7 years ago and never  got it looked at, it's always been a little sore but never thought anything of ?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Well you may have fractured your ribs at the time to late now. When you bruise the bone it does take quite a while to heel. So just keep going and see how you are in a few more months

Question 10

what could cause soreness in my upper left rib ?

pain in upper left rib

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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.

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I have a soreness under my left rib when i lean to the right or stretch what could this be?

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Sore abs under left ribs for 3 days. 44male, gerd for few years, fit. on vacation. suddenly sore to touch under left ribs. bit nauseous after food. was drinking choc milk protein shakes and more alcohol than usual, stopped those now. what is this?

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Why would it be sore to push in under left rib? seems close or on left rib.

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Sore rib under left breast, hurts when i breath, not as bad when i'm standing, excruciating pain.

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Why is my rib on the left side sometimes sore?

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What does it mean when the left, upper rib is sore?

A member asked:

I fractured left rib 6, 7, 8,9 in 2008. i still have soreness, sometimes abit more than other times. is this common all these years later ?

A member asked:

I hve a pain underneath my ribs on my left its going on for 2weeks nw it is very sore i can barely move what can it be i treated 4muscle pain stil sor?

A member asked:

I had fallen on my ribs on the left side almost 7 years ago and never got it looked at, it's always been a little sore but never thought anything of ?

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

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