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Immediately after waking in the morning, i stood and stretched while taking a deep breath. there was an audible pop (my wife heard it), and i felt a sharp pain at the bottom right front of my ribs. now the pain is always there at a low level, and much mor

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Costal cartlidge : Sounds like maybe the junction at the bony and cartilaginous portion if the ribs partially disconnected. This wouldn't necessarily show up on an X-ray. If you're worried, see your primary care. Generally no treatment for something one this. You may want to ask your doctor why it happened. Hope this helps!

Answered 4/9/2015

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A member asked:

Immediately after waking in the morning, i stood and stretched while taking a deep breath. there was an audible pop (my wife heard it), and i felt a sharp pain at the bottom right front of my ribs. now the pain is always there at a low level, and much mor

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

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