Rib Pain Near Sternum- 1108 Questions Answered

I have been having a pain in the right side of my chest near the sternum which radiated to my shoulders and upper back on my right side. Although the pain has reduced considerably, I have noticed a swelling near the sternum. Is there a problem with my ribs?

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Ms. Anoli Jobalia (PT)Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Hi, I had TB on 2006 .After proper treatment i was cured totally. but, since then i feel continuous pain on my ribs, specially on sternum... kindly suggest whom should i consult?

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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Hi Team, I have getting pain in my sternum from last 1.5 month. Consulted cardiologist he said no problem in in heart. Then Consulted to gastric Dr he said no acidity problem. Both are said this is muscular pain. No medicine required.Ask for some exercise. I am getting pain in my lower left side rib.When I am. Sleeping in left side I am getting p

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Dr. Dewangan SunilOrthopedist | Raipur

May be costochondritis But need clinical examination ... Read More

It's been almost two months while sitting I developed a pain in between the low rib area close to sternum with skin becoming sore and there is a swelling in that region.There was a kind fluttering in that area and the pain suddenly started.It was a severe pain.I took some pain killers ,there was no relief. Refered to doctors but some say it is a m

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Dr. Sahaja Reddy NomulaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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Did you get chest xray done? Kindly attach the reports. Since how long you noticed swelling in that area? ... Read More

I am getting pain in ribs and muscle inbetween ribs, sometimes near sternum and the pain goes away. I do not know the reasons. Sometimes I will get pain in upper back associated with this rib pain Any suggestions pls

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Dr. Mohammad ShamsGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I am having pain in my chest at the position of sternum when i do movement or breath deeply since yesterday night what can be its reasons is there any emergency which i need to worry about ? Will it cure by itself?? I also had that pain on yesterday morning but it cured itself after sometimes. I use a pain relief gel today morning and i am now f

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Dr. Ashutosh RaiGeneral Physician | Patna

Any history radiation of pain like to shoulder/hand/jaw , any associated symptoms like nausea/vomiting , or sweating ?? History of fever or cough ?? Any history of burning sensation in epigastrium.. ... Read More

Can anyone tell me why my right side chest near ribs are paining like coming and going... or i bend on the right

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Dr. Arun B SCardiologist | Bangalore

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It’s likely to my musculoskeletal pain. ... Read More

Experiencing intermittent pain in upper sternum region of chest and also in the left and right side ribs near sternum for last 2-3 years especially during some random stretching movements (While Getting up in the morning, while turning around etc). Also I rarely lift weights. Took some pain killers upon doctor's consultation which ended up only wit

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Dr. Danish KhanGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hello Dont worry Take my consultation Thanks ... Read More

Hi from some time having pain near left side ribs which comes and goes sudden. Can you please guide on this

Asked for Male, 31 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Hiral VyasAyurveda | Bangalore

Consultation require for correct diagnosis ... Read More

I have a small swelling on the Sternum connecting left rib cage. Also got a faster heart beat if I do some basic activities like climbing steps. Also it pains and feel tender when I touch that portion. Sometimes I feel pricking pain in lungs.

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Dr. Sunil KumarPulmonologist | Udaipur

Needs detailed evaluation ... Read More

My due date is 14 dec that means I am 7 month pregnant for past 4-5 days I am feeling dull pain and pressure below right rib cage that radiates to back and constantly while standing and sitting I feel dull pain near rib cage and right back pain because of which I cannot stand for longer what could be the reason?. My baby movements is mostly on righ

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

At seven months, right-sided rib pain usually comes from your baby pushing up against your ribs, especially since the movements are mostly on that side. It often worsens with standing, since gravity a ... Read More

Sometimes paining below rib , don't feel hungry since more than 6 months and feeling acidity since last week

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Dr. Lekha RajeevanGeneral Physician | Ernakulam

Can be acidity if it is just below the breast bone or sternum,in the epigastrium or upper abdomen.Eat food on time especially breakfast,avoid alcohol coffee smoking and spicy food sleep for 8 hrs and ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident 2 days ago. At the time of the accident, I did not have any pain in my ribs. However, the rib pain started the next day and has been getting worse. The pain is on the right side below my chest (lower ribs). It is sharp and occurs: When getting out of bed When lying down When turning in bed While wearing my underw

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Dr. Akshay ChaudharyGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

After trauma, this pattern â sharp rib pain worse on breathing and movement â needs an X-ray chest to rule out rib fracture or pneumothorax. Don't delay this. Take ibuprofen 400mg after food for n ... Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

Consult please. ... Read More

Diagnosis video call by doctor intercostal muscle strain, muscle tear left lower chest near ribs , 5 days before Injury happen pain still not gone , I already took 2 tab naproxen, 2 tab combiflam, 4 tab of zerodol th4, & now stared only 400 mg brufen 2 tab per day , one more thing after injury I immediately sprayed cold spray on ribs after 2 da

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Zerodol th4 ... Read More

Hi I have pain radiating from neck to left arm and then to my left rib.. its there from 4 years and sometimes it doesn't pain but have discomfort and sometimes it hurts a lot near rib.. One if the neurologist said its cervical rediculopathy.

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

I have squeezing sensation under both ribs sometimes when pressure is applied and whenever I touch under my ribs while sleeping sideways muscle spasms, pain , tightness, muscle twitching throughout the ribs, back pain , clicking sensation in joints as well as in sternum MRI whole abdomen chest normal. Sometimes vibrating sensation anywhere in body

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Pain at sternum, worsened with walking and climbing for 4 years. The problem which restricted my daily routine. Please help me to resolve this.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get hrct thorax 2D echo ... Read More

I have been feeling pain in my ribs for the last 15 days and when I press it, I feel more pain. Why is this happening? Can this be a serious problem? Please explain

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

More likely costocondritis If breathing issue is there, than it is serious ... Read More

I have pain in my lower left rib for the last 10 months. Sometimes the pain is in the front side of the rib, and sometimes on the left side. The pain is bearable and not continuous. It mostly starts in the evening. I go for motion 2 to 3 times a day. What might be the issue? And which specialist doctor should I consult?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 166 Views v

Dr. P SurendharGeneral Surgeon | Tirupur

Localised tenderness may be due to musculo skeletal issues. Any other complaints like fever/weight loss? I would advice a basic chest xray and consult any qualified physician/surgeon nearby. ... Read More

Sir/madam Right side chest rib bones pain pls suggest me any solution pain only around the chest aria

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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I am having pain under left lower ribs, while streching lifting what is the cause, it doesn't go away

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Dr. Shrutika P GuravGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

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You need an Xray of the chest and abdomen SOS sonography to see what is the cause ... Read More

Hello doctors, my sternum is cracking and making sounds like i move or turn my body around ...i feel like stiffness in sternum and wanting to crack... to feel relief... . . HOW TO STOP THIS STIFFNESS IN STERNUM, only stiffnes no pain no previous injurious and echo PA xray normal... please suggest any remedies or gels to relieve stiffness and disco

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Dr. Deep Divanshu LallPain Management Specialist | Delhi

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Get yourself screened for arthritis ... Read More

Hi, After sitting for a long time(20 min) or sleeping for a long time on any side I feel pain in my Sternum. I am not sure if it's muscle pain or bone. Pain is not severe but it is more when I make movement. This has been happening for 3-4 years but not regularly. Also consulted the doctor prior, they have suggested physiotherapy but after that it

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Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Would be because of gastritis. Do consult. ... Read More

Pain in the ribs below my breast esp right side, when i press its more. kindly help a iam in the US now and will be back only next month, so something for relief now.

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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Hello respected doctors I'm suffering from sternum popping, whenever i turn to my sides, my sternum is cracking and making pop sounds like finger joint sounds... now i always feel tightness in sternum and wants to crack it ... if not I'm feeling tightness and discomfort and very mild pain in that area when i touch there... after cracking I'm feeli

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Dr. Sharath KumarOrthopedist | Bangalore

Can you share us your chest xray once please ... Read More

I have pain and tenderness around my ribs bone, it's been years now, I consulted a few times but it keeps coming back, along with muscle pain around my breast,ribs and upper back, and neck.

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Dr. Zaheer AhmadGeneral Physician | Bareilly

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Kindly take some vitamin d supplements once a week for 3 month then connect with me ... Read More

Hi I am getting right side rib pain for past 5 days.Please suggest good medicine so that I will feel well. Thanks Subhasri Mohanty Mob 98xxxxxx58

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Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ... Read More

I have severe pain along the right side of sternum. HRCT found sternalis muscle. It causes pain all 24 hours under right breast.causing disability now . Have tried physio, pain killers, NSAIDS etc in last 2 years but of no help. Can anything be done to get rid of this pain. I have attached the report of HRCT.

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Dr. Sharath KumarOrthopedist | Bangalore

Can do a muscle release mini-open surgery- so that you will have a symptom free life in future ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am having burning in the left below ribs . Especially when having tension /stress it causing pain in my left below ribs .I am sitting in 10 hours a day for work .I am having back pain also .

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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Rib pain near sternum

I have been having a pain in the right side of my chest near the sternum which radiated to my shoulders and upper back on my right side. Although the pain has reduced considerably, I have noticed a swelling near the sternum. Is there a problem with my ribs?

Hi, I had TB on 2006 .After proper treatment i was cured totally. but, since then i feel continuous pain on my ribs, specially on sternum... kindly suggest whom should i consult?

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I am getting pain in ribs and muscle inbetween ribs, sometimes near sternum and the pain goes away. I do not know the reasons. Sometimes I will get pain in upper back associated with this rib pain Any suggestions pls

Can anyone tell me why my right side chest near ribs are paining like coming and going... or i bend on the right

Hi from some time having pain near left side ribs which comes and goes sudden. Can you please guide on this

I have a small swelling on the Sternum connecting left rib cage. Also got a faster heart beat if I do some basic activities like climbing steps. Also it pains and feel tender when I touch that portion. Sometimes I feel pricking pain in lungs.

Sometimes paining below rib , don't feel hungry since more than 6 months and feeling acidity since last week

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

Hi I have pain radiating from neck to left arm and then to my left rib.. its there from 4 years and sometimes it doesn't pain but have discomfort and sometimes it hurts a lot near rib.. One if the neurologist said its cervical rediculopathy.

Pain at sternum, worsened with walking and climbing for 4 years. The problem which restricted my daily routine. Please help me to resolve this.

I have been feeling pain in my ribs for the last 15 days and when I press it, I feel more pain. Why is this happening? Can this be a serious problem? Please explain

Sir/madam Right side chest rib bones pain pls suggest me any solution pain only around the chest aria

I am having pain under left lower ribs, while streching lifting what is the cause, it doesn't go away

Pain in the ribs below my breast esp right side, when i press its more. kindly help a iam in the US now and will be back only next month, so something for relief now.

I have pain and tenderness around my ribs bone, it's been years now, I consulted a few times but it keeps coming back, along with muscle pain around my breast,ribs and upper back, and neck.

Hi I am getting right side rib pain for past 5 days.Please suggest good medicine so that I will feel well. Thanks Subhasri Mohanty Mob 98xxxxxx58

Hello Doctor, I am having burning in the left below ribs . Especially when having tension /stress it causing pain in my left below ribs .I am sitting in 10 hours a day for work .I am having back pain also .

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