Question 1

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 2

had unprotected sex. my left rib cage and abdomen are sore. been eating a lot more. tired. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Take a test : If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy.  Schedule a visit to evaluate your rib pain.

Question 3

shortness of breath, foot swelling, fatigue, depression, and right side rib cage soreness...what could all this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: Could be many causes--need to see family dock for checkup.

Question 4

what does it mean when the left side of a woman's chest is sore?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic disease: The most common causes are: fibrocystic breast disease (benign cysts in the breast under hormonal influence) and myofascial syndrome which includes fibromyalgia and costochondritis (sore muscles, joints, and connective tissues of the chest wall).

Question 5

im tender to the touch, on my left side under my ribs in the middle area. what does this mean. ?

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Should see your PCP: Pa in your upper left abdomen under your ribs can have a variety of causes.
Some of these causes may be treated at home, but other causes may be life-threatening. For this reason, it’s important that you contact your doctor if your pain is unexplained, persistent, or severe — Spectrum of illlness  /D/D includes  Heart Attack, IBS, trapped gas, Pericarditis, Angina, GERD, IBD, Ulcer ,Pancreatitis .

Question 6

hi got a covid alert to say i was in contact with someone who has covid . it does. it mean i have it. got no symptoms but a sore chest. as i am a smoker i am worried. should i go for covid test if so where. my gp is away ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Please contact your local hospital by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area.
Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. Be sure to get tested, if you get symptoms. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately.
Wish you good health.

Question 7

upper stomach bloated, tender, ribs hurt too, i can feel my ribs expand and hurts more on my left side. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

There are many: possible causes for your symptoms. It is impossible to determine a diagnosis without examining you and perhaps running some tests. You need to make an appointment for evaluation with a health care professional ASAP.

Question 8

what does chest pains & breast pains mean ? my chest & breasts have been sore all day.  but been happening for days now . and mostly on my left side

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Chest pain can be from heart disease , inflamation of the lining of the lungs (pleurisy) caused by infection (pneumonia, etc).  Pain may also originate from the joints between the breast-bone and ribs. Indigestion, gall-bladder disease, stomach ulcers and acid reflux into the food pipe may cause chest pain also. Breast pain may be related to hormone changes or fibrocystic breast disease.

Question 9

what does it mean when your chest hurts & your chest is warm & your head hurts & your body is sore but you don't have a high temp. & your always tired?

Accepted Answer

Causes: Depression, anemia, chronic infection, etc. See physician for evaluation.

Question 10

what it mean when my chest is sore and my arms go numb ?

Accepted Answer

Chest sore, numb: More information to answer this properly. "Numb arms" do you mean who can't feel anything on the skin of the arms?  If you have chest pain or pressure with numb arms you should go to the emergency room.  Numbness classically comes from a problem with nerves. Chest tenderness is less concerning. See your doctor.

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What does it mean when your ribs are sore

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

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Had unprotected sex. my left rib cage and abdomen are sore. been eating a lot more. tired. what does this mean?

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Shortness of breath, foot swelling, fatigue, depression, and right side rib cage soreness...what could all this mean?

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What does it mean when the left side of a woman's chest is sore?

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Im tender to the touch, on my left side under my ribs in the middle area. what does this mean. ?

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Hi got a covid alert to say i was in contact with someone who has covid . it does. it mean i have it. got no symptoms but a sore chest. as i am a smoker i am worried. should i go for covid test if so where. my gp is away ?

A member asked:

Upper stomach bloated, tender, ribs hurt too, i can feel my ribs expand and hurts more on my left side. what can this mean?

A member asked:

What does chest pains & breast pains mean ? my chest & breasts have been sore all day. but been happening for days now . and mostly on my left side

A member asked:

What does it mean when your chest hurts & your chest is warm & your head hurts & your body is sore but you don't have a high temp. & your always tired?

A member asked:

What it mean when my chest is sore and my arms go numb ?

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