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Causes Of Rib Cage Ache
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Which organ causes pain below left rib cage?
Lots of stuff there: On the left side are the stomach, spleen, diaphragm (muscle for breathing), ribs, a part of the colon (large intestine), the tail end of the pancreas, etc... Pain can be from the ribs and their cartilage, a swollen spleen, stomach acidity/gastritis/reflux, muscle strains in the abdominal muscles or diaphragm, excess stool or gas in the colon, pancreatitis, a cancerous tumor, etc.... ...Read more
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What causes sharp pain under the right side of rib cage?
Gallbladder: The most common cause would be gallstones. Other possibilities would be ulcer pain, reflux, pancreatitis and some types of liver disease. See your physician and get it checked out. ...Read more
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What would cause pulsing feeling below left rib cage and slight pain at bottom of rib cage?
Pulse feeling: Under the left rib cage is tye spleen, if it is tender and pulsating you need to see your doctor. ...Read more
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What causes pain just under left back and side of rib cage? Dull achy pain.
Let me explain: Two main reasons for pain in that area. 1-urinary tract system. 2- muscular-skeletal system. There are many other reasons but those the most common ones. ...Read more
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Left top of rib cage severe cramp after laughing?
Side Stitch?: This sounds like a strain and spasm of the rib or intercostal muscles. ...Read more
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What causes pain under right rib cage in back? The pain is including the ribs.
Long list: Any change in whites of eyes? Dark urine? Can be hepatitis, rib issue, pleurisy.. See a doctor if this is not very short term or getting worse. ...Read more
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Chest pain centre of rib cage and under ribs ?
More info: need to know how long, is it better or worse with food/activity/other, are there other associated symptoms, does pain radiate up/down/left/right/through the middle. There are some dangerous causes so if symptoms worsen change or fail to improve you should seek medical attention. ...Read more
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What causes sharp pain in the right rib cage?
This sounds: Musculoskeletal. If it is worsened if yuo take a deep breath it might be pleuritic chest pain. ...Read more
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Got pain lower part of rib cage?
Varies: There are a number of possibilities, I would not hesitate to be seen. Potential causes can include pain at the rib bone/ cartilage junction (costochondritis), a thoracic radiculopathy, pleurisy, or from an organ just under the rib such as the liver, lung, gall bladder, stomach, etc. don't hesitate to be seen. ...Read more
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Right side upper abdomen pain under rib cage causes?
Possibilities: Ruq abdomen is home to the liver, gall bladder, small intestines, diaphragm. Gall bladder stones, duodenal ulcer, pneumonia, hepatitis, and sometimes atypical appendicitis can cause RUQ pain. Persistent pain warrants immediate evaluation by doctor. ...Read more
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Can burning pain under left rib cage front due constipation?
Pain rib cage: Usually not. This is a radicular pattern from the back. You need to be examined. They will want to know what brings the pain on. What makes it better? What makes it worse? ...Read more
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What causes muscle spasms under right rib cage?
Diaphragm.: It could be your diaphragm. Make sure you stretch your trunk muscles routinely, it could help. ...Read more
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Spine pain, spine cracks relief.. Left side lower rib burning, lots of stomach air. Could back pain be causing rib and stomach issues?
Spine Pain Options: This chronic pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist. The ribs may or may not be related with the spine ; the stomach air has no relation to spine. ...Read more
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Shortness of breath chest pains breast pain upper back pain all on left side. Causes?
Many: Causes...Get evaluated by your physician.
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What causes dull rib pain?
Many causes: Unable to answer without more info such as duration of symptoms, history of trauma, what makes it better /worse, location of pain, etc. Probably worth having it checked out by a physician if it persists. ...Read more
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Pain in back of rib cage. Is kidney there?
Yes: Yes, along with other organs. See your doctor. ...Read more
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Slight twinges of pain in rib cage and middle back pain cancer?
Cancer pain: Not knowing your current medical condition, it is hard to say. If you are healthy, it may be a sign of fatigue or muscle aches and pains. If its worse not relieved by over the counter medication or topical remedies, i would see your physician to check out all the possibilties of the back/rib pain. ...Read more
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I'm having pain in the upper part of right rib cage , nausea and feels blah?
If continues, see MD: If the pain continues, gets worse, then call and seek medical attention. If the pain is in the lower R rib cage, this could be secondary to gall bladder, liver. If the pain is in the rig cage--bones--then the dx would certainly change. If the pain cont, changes, or gets worse--seek medical attention ...Read more
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What could cause pain in right side of rib cage when I cough?
Ur cough may B due-: -2 pneumonia & pleurisy may B a czuse. Strain of the intercostal muscles can also B a cause. If Ur cough is productive & has gone on 4 a while, best 2 C Ur PCP 4 eval. ...Read more
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What could cause pain under breasts in rib cage area?
Chondritis: If in the rib cage and not deep within thorax or mediastinum then most probably costal chondritis inflammation of costal cartalige ...Read more
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