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When I Lose Weight Will My Rib Cage Shrink
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Pain on my left side under my rib cage, getting full quick, losing a lot of weight, aching joints and I just got a rash, what could it be?
See your doctor: The symptoms you describe could be from a whole host of issues. Your side pain and weight loss in particular are worrisome. I strongly suggest you see your doctor, and have the examination and tests necessary to help sort your pain out soon. Please make those arrangements soon. ...Read more
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My right side under my rib cage near my back.Hurts when you push on it. I do have fatty liver from being obese but I am dieting and losing weight. ?
Liver sludge: Fatty liver is due to sugary foods, and liver pain is usually due to liver sludge with stone formation. Need to clean the liver frequently. To help with liver pain use phosphatidyl choline and betaine hcl - betaine hcl with make the bile flow and phosphatidyl choline lubricates so liver pain gets better. Initial dosing might be higher hcl 4gm twice daily and phoscholine will need 2gm twice daily. ...Read more
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I have a lump below my breast bone, between lower rib cage, and upper abdomen area. I've had weight lose over the past two months as well.
Suggest evaluation: This can be evaluated by physical exam, however, you may be describing the xiphoid process. It is a bony prominence below the sternum. ...Read more
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A lump has formed under the skin, upper abdomen, below breast bone, between the lower rib cage. Slightly tender to the touch. Weight lose of 20lbs?
Xiphoid: there is a structure of cartilage there, and hernias can develop there. Suspect weight loss has allowed you to feel the xiphoid bone better. Easy for your pcp to determine. ...Read more
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I've lost a lot of weight over the past year (240 to 160) and my rib cage seems to have "closed in". My chest is not as large. Can ribs do that?
Yes when you: That amount of weight this could happen, you have to try some exercise program for the upper extremities and chest area to help bring up that. Thanks. ...Read more
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How much weight can human rib cage take before breaking?
See answer: It all depend of many factors;your weight, body dimensions, size etc.The thorax is an elastic structure that deforms under pressure and when that pressure exceed that capicity it brakes, it follows the laws of physics.It is individual depending of the size oy your thorax with small or large ribs and sternum.Obviosly the pressure than an small thorax can take is a lot smaller that of a large one.. ...Read more
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My right-side under my rib cage hurts after dancing Zumba yesterday..I weight 284lbs...should I be worried?
No really: You must rest , use hot pack and take Tylenol (acetaminophen) Arthritis every 6 hours ...Read more
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I've been lifting heavy weights in the gym. And now i've developed pain along the lower rib cage; front, sides & back. The pain moves around. Advice?
Heat and rest: Likely muscle strain... Find a hot tub or warm compress, rest for a week, Ibuprofen 400 mg twice daily for bad pain if no c. ...Read more
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In about 17 and the last day r two I've been sore around my rib cage is this because of my weight?
No: not due 2 weight. Talk 2 Ur parents about this & perhaps U need 2 C Ur family Md. ...Read more
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I am a 17 year old girl with a height of 5'2 and weight of 123. I have a pretty big rib cage for my small size, is this normal?
Yes: it certainly can be.our body builds are totally different ...Read more