Question 1

local nurse thinks i have a hiatal hernia, but it hurts like baby alien trying to get out. my bra is sometimes painfully tight around rib cage. is this normal? no md here; i'd have to fly to a doctor.

Accepted Answer

Not typical : This does not sound like a typical hiatal hernia. Without any disregard to the skills of your nurse, it sounds as if you need advanced diagnostic imaging plus a possible upper endoscopy of upper GI study.

Question 2

can you break a rib with a.tight squeeze around chest?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You can break a rib doing a number of things!  get an evaluation to determine if it is broken and take the proper precautions to allow proper healing.  Good luck.

Question 3

sudden tight pains in rib cage and across middle of back?

Accepted Answer

Tightness c/w muscle: contraction, which (if enough &amp; sustained) can become painful. All our muscles (heart muscle more so; especially inner walls nearest chambers) ↓ blood flow during contraction. The contraction pressure opposes &amp; ↓es blood flow into muscles via arteries &amp; capillaries while ↑es flow outward into the veins. Thus sustained contractions induces ischemia &amp; (if long enough) contractions become painful.

Question 4

left side right underneath rib cage hurts. getting tight pains and feels like its tearing?

Accepted Answer

Tearing chest pain: Tearing, tight chest pain under underneath left rib cage is serious problem. It may be heart, aorta, or pleuritis. Please go to er and have ct scan of chest to rule out above conditions, specially aortic dissection. Thanks.

Question 5

tight feeling under right rib  at the bottom  of my rib  and  pain in one spot  of my lowe back  left side?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Could be several things, the most common of which in a 24yo is musculo-skeletal strains. If this has persisted for a few days without obvious cause, then see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 6

what are the possible causes of feeling pain/tightness down below your rib cage?  it's more of tightness than pain though.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Tightness in the chest area can be a sign of a heart attack.  If this persists, then you may want to go see a doctor asap.   Urgent care or er.   Other causes could be muscle soreness, gastrointestinal issues or lung issues.  Please have your md evaluate you.

Question 7

i have had a tightening like under my rib cage as if something is pulling tight round my midriff it is annoying but no pain what could it be??

Accepted Answer

Vague symptoms: could be muscle spasm but so hard to tell without more info. good there is no pain. if bloating, it could be constipation, gas, IBS, GERD, tumor (very unlikely).

Question 8

woke up with extreme pain and tightness in my upper left side ribs. i couldn't even lay on it, it hurt so badly. what's causing this?

Accepted Answer

Strained intercostal: Sometimes we get in strange positions when we sleep and can strain the muscles that run between our ribs. If it goes away, nothing to worry about. If it doesn't improve or gets worse, be evaluated.

Question 9

tightness and uncomfortable feeling in ribs and chest when sitting or laying down. feel better when exercise. 3 years now and getting more intense.

Accepted Answer

Tension: Since you have no chest or rib cage discomfort during exertion,your symptoms sound related to anxiety or tension. Discuss stress management therapy with your physician.

Question 10

how to confirm sideway slant of the spine? i suspect my spine is slanted to one side giving a tight feeling to one side of my body under the rib cage

Accepted Answer

Exam and X-rays : Some people have a degree of kyphoscoliosis which can make the spine appear to slant to one side.  You health provider can determine if you have this condition.   Many cases are mild and do not require any specific treatment.

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Local nurse thinks i have a hiatal hernia, but it hurts like baby alien trying to get out. my bra is sometimes painfully tight around rib cage. is this normal? no md here; i'd have to fly to a doctor.

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Can you break a rib with a.tight squeeze around chest?

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Sudden tight pains in rib cage and across middle of back?

A member asked:

Left side right underneath rib cage hurts. getting tight pains and feels like its tearing?

A member asked:

Tight feeling under right rib at the bottom of my rib and pain in one spot of my lowe back left side?

A member asked:

What are the possible causes of feeling pain/tightness down below your rib cage? it's more of tightness than pain though.

A member asked:

I have had a tightening like under my rib cage as if something is pulling tight round my midriff it is annoying but no pain what could it be??

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Woke up with extreme pain and tightness in my upper left side ribs. i couldn't even lay on it, it hurt so badly. what's causing this?

A member asked:

Tightness and uncomfortable feeling in ribs and chest when sitting or laying down. feel better when exercise. 3 years now and getting more intense.

A member asked:

How to confirm sideway slant of the spine? i suspect my spine is slanted to one side giving a tight feeling to one side of my body under the rib cage

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