A member asked:

I had my right rib pop about a week ago rolling in bed and have been having pains since. upper stomach pain, chest pain, upper back pain, rib pain. does this sound like slipping rib syndrome? have chest pains that also shoot across my chest into back?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Pain can radiate to the back on the same dermatome if the nerve under the rib is affected with the fracture.

Answered 1/16/2022

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