Question 1

symptoms include upper rib pain after cough. should i do something about this or just let it pass?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Do you have fever? Do you cough up discolored phlegm? Has this been going on &gt; 1 week?  Are you short of breath? Do you have 1 swollen leg?  Recent surgery or fracture? Diabetes? Prolonged travel? If the answer to any of these is "yes", you should see your doctor.

Question 2

what could cause side pain right side under ribs?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: It depends on what brings the pain on, what it feels like, where exactly it is located, how long it lasts, what makes it better, and what makes it worse.  Only a dr. Can help you figure this out.  Possibilities include an ulcer, irritation of the stomach or duodenum (small intestine), gallstones (likely), heart failure, muscle spasms, pinching of nerves that exit the back, or spasms of intestine.

Question 3

what cause right side rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Costochondriitis: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone, or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage.

Question 4

lower rib pain from coughing. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Rib Fracture?: Persistent coughing can actually produce a fracture of a rib. If your pain is localized over one spot of a rib and is tender to touch pressure this is a possibility. You should consult you physician to make sure there is no other chest wall problem.

Question 5

can costochondritis cause side pain like pain on my side ribs ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Costochondritis can cause rib pain.  Typically, the pain associated is worse with breathing, particularly deep breaths.  You can have sore spots on the ribs as well, sometimes sharp stabbing pains.  Sometimes can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest.  If there is any concern for a heart attack, you should be evaluated right away.

Question 6

l/sided rib pain on ihalation, no injury and no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Possibly inflammation at the joint between your rib and breastbone. You can push on those joints and see if they are tender. If so, see if ibuprofen relieves it. If they are not tender your primary care doc may want to get a chest x-ray to exclude inflammation of the lining around your lung "pleuritis" and other causes.

Question 7

can doing yoga cause rib pain?

Accepted Answer

yoga: If the yoga position causes stretch on the rib cage, pain may result.

Question 8

right side pain between ribs and hip?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 9

what can cause right neck & rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Neck and rib pain: Nerve pain from the neck, particularly the C6 level. Also muscle pain from muscles that attach to scapula and neck.

Question 10

help! what could be causing my chest/rib pain?

Accepted Answer

Too little info: Since you are 41yo, any chest pain should be investigated even. See your doctor.

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