Question 1

can doctors tell me what does sharp pain under the right side rib cage mean?

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Could  be: An organ inside the abdomen like gallbladder, pancreas, liver or it could be one of the components of chest wall like rib, muscle, nerve or chest wall lining called pleura. See a doctor for a physical exam.

Question 2

what does having a large rib cage mean?

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Usually nothing un-: -less you suffer from chronic lung disease. Check your family history &amp; see if it runs in your family. If no respiratory symptoms, may be genetics. If symptomatic get in touch with a pulmonolgist (sp). Cheaper way is to see your PCP for evaluation &amp; get referrals if needed.

Question 3

what does a slight pain on the right side rib cage mean?

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Hard to say: There are many potential causes including musculoskeletal conditions such as costochodritis, which is an inflammation of the rib at the bone cartilage junction to conditions involving the inner organs of that area including the lung, liver, and gallbladder.  Consider being seen, a detailed exam and possibly some further studies can usually determine the cause.  Thank you.

Question 4

what does it mean when ur lower to middle right rib cage hurts?

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Need more info: Need more info on the type of pain, when it hurts, where specifically, what kind of pain and the history behind your symptoms and your medical history

Question 5

what does it mean if your upper rib cage hurts when you touch it?

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Need to diagnose: Most likely an inflammatory condition called costochondritis. If there was trauma consider fracture or dislocation
the xray shown is a fracture dislocation of the ankle.

Question 6

what does it mean when you have discomfort below your left rib cage?

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Something wrong with: Stomach, spleen or kidney; or with a muscle strain, or a rib (bony) injury, or a pinched nerve in the back with pain radiating to the side.
See your pcp for it.

Question 7

what does it mean when you have pain in the lower rib cage when a person coughs?

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Musculoskeletal...: This is usually a musculoskeletal pain due to the coughing. Possibilities include muscle strain, inflamed cartilage or even a rib fracture. All of these will gradually resolve once the coughing completely stops. If your pain does not resolve or if it worsens once you stop coughing, then see your doctor.

Question 8

what does it mean if i have a fluttering in right rib cage?

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Heart Issues?: This can be from something as simple as too much caffeine to a more serious issue such as heart problems.  I'd get that checked out.

Question 9

what does a bubbling sensation below the rib cage mean?

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More info ??: Too vague   Many things might give you that feeling, sensation. Best to see an MD who can examine you or provide a lot more info

Question 10

what couldit mean when you feel like a vibrating/weird/bubbly feeling under your left side rib cage?

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Unknown: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

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