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My mother got a painful swelling at the bottom of both sides of her ribs. It is paining a lot when pressed. She is really scared. What could be the reason and what needs to be done?

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There are various reason, could be costocondritis, may be fracture etc. you can consult online for detailed history and treatment ...  Read More

I have swelling below the left rib I visited doc he said it is due to gastro.he gave medicine it was OK for sometime but again it has appeared.

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HELLO, ULTRASOUND WHOLE ABDOMEN SPECIALLY AT THE SIGHT OF SWELLING. HOT FOAMENTATION AT THE SIGHT. TABLET OZ OFLOXACILLIN N ORNIDAZOLE TWO-TIME A DAY AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER FOR FIVE DAYS. TABLET ...  Read More

History of arthritis,nearing menopause. Have swelling over first and second ribs in right side nearly been 3 months. No pain to touch.

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May be due to sternoclavicular arthritis ur noticing some swelling. Get ur blood investigation done. 1.ESR /CRP 2.serum RA factor 3.anti ccp N revert back ...  Read More

I've found out from CT Angio theres' a (85%) blockage in RCA, AM1. But, I never have any pain in the chest until last two days ago, I find some mild pain in the right shoulder. But, I notice a swelling on right rib #2 just below colarbone. No pain to touch, very mild pain when pressed. Can this be related to heart blockage?

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From 20 days swelling in left ribs bonesand right rib bones. But now right ribs side is ok there was no pain but the left one is not improving. When i touch i feel pain. My USG reports are normal. But i did not understand why i feel hurt.

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Sometimes, the muscles in between the ribs can get strained. This can lead to pain. The chest cannot be put in a plaster and it keeps moving because we keep breathing. Because of this continuous movem ...  Read More

I am 22 year old female for past 3 weeks I am having slight pain on my right side ribs curve, swelling is seen on the curve line where the rib ends what could be the reason please help

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Get ct Scan of thorax ...  Read More

Left side Rib swelling i cant sleep left side its fully pain city scan and ultra sound also done no issues doctor saying like that

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Ask the doctor why ...  Read More

I'm having swelling and slight pain under the left rib( upper abdomen left side). With this I'm feeling problem in digestion too. At times I feel pain on the right side of the ribs and on pressing areas of stomach also. What can be the possible reason for this? Which doctor should I consult?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I was playing cricket and I got his by the ball on my left side of the ribs and I can feel the swelling of one the the ribs muscles. The pain is not intolerable. But I feel pain only when I liye down or try to get up after sleeping, coughing or sneezing. How do I reduce the pain and increase the healing speed?

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I have developed a swelling almost below right side of ribs and there is pain associated with it.Also lately I am facing shortness of breath, news in hands and frequent body achea.

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Do X ray chest ...  Read More

My friend is suffering from a burning sensation just under his ribs . This sensation is making him feel like vomiting and going for frequent bowel movement even though that's not happening. He cannot eat much food and it's been there for almost 2 days. This sensation is increasing when he's laying down . Even when he's drinking water he's feeling u

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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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After trauma, this pattern — sharp rib pain worse on breathing and movement — 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

There is pain below left ribs...sometimes sharp...but constantly happening...when there is strech in hips or lower back...then also it aggravates...sometimes after washroom...it starts...what could it be?? And how to cure??

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Since one month feeling pain epigastric reason Before that was having sharp pain under ribs Then stomach but now pain is more at center and same at back center Feels pain when I sleep i breathe Help me what could be that Im scared

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Do a usg abdomen ...  Read More

I am 34 week pregnant having rib pain frequently Kindly advise .pain is aggravated after meal Kindly give suggest what to do

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Try not to lie down for 30 mins post a meal and resting in a left lateral position. This will help with gastric reflux and any muscular pain that u might be feeling due to incorrect posture. ...  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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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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Doctor, I have had a mild tightness with occasional pain/burning on my left rib area for the past 3 days. It’s not severe, but it’s uncomfortable. I had a similar tightness one year ago which went away in a few days. This started after eating spicy snacks.

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Needs to be Evaluated Do consult ...  Read More

Doctor, I’ve had a mild left-side rib pain and a burning sensation for the past three days. It’s not very painful, but it feels uncomfortable. This started after I ate spicy snacks. I don’t have constant pain it comes and goes.

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Gastritis Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach Use more of curd and butter milk ...  Read More

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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Detailed information is required along with proper investigations...you can directly consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six ...  Read More

One side of my mother's ribs can be felt and it seems like it's bulging out. Sometimes she feels pain while standing or sitting. I have no idea what is it?

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It can be a deformity in skeletal or in muscles.It can be slipping rib syndrome. There are some exercises to fix it.... Thoracic self mobilization Diaphragmatic Breathing Pec stretching Thoracic ro ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a dull, constant discomfort on the left side of my abdomen and lower back for the past few weeks. The pain shifts slightly — sometimes under the left ribs, sometimes around the side, and now more in the left lower back near the spine and side. It feels like a muscle-like or pressure-type pain, not very sharp, but constantly

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Yes get usg done first then review ...  Read More

I feel discomfort from a long time on left side below my rib area. Whenever i sleep on left side i feel contraction discomfort at a point, also due to this the pain radiates to my back also. I have noticed whenever i eat heavy or spicy i feel this discomfort. Sometimes it is so bad that i can even sit or sleep. I have done Ultrasound and everything

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Maybe due to pancreatitis or otherwise ...  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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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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Since yesterday I have been swelling on the upper left side of the abdomen more specifically on the lower rib bone area. I had this same swelling 2 months back and after taking medicine it was normal. But again I am having it. Please tell me the reason.

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Get scan done and have a follow up ...  Read More

I have swelling on my right side back and front side pain in lungs and liver. Occasionally i drink alcohol. Now last one week i have suffering this pain.

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Go to a medicne specialist first and let him diagnose then accordingly you will be treated ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed by extra cerival rib in neck which right now is not causing me any problems as I've checked In MRI too but I'm scared that out 8 Billion population there are just 1% who's having it and I'm one of those. Now I know it's not causing me anything but I'm very much worried and anxious about the future i mean as it is there it wil

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Mostly it won’t cause any problem…it it does in future you can consult a doctor to get it removed ...  Read More

Pain or feeling strain in right belly below ribs to hips for few days. USG Report normal except grade 1 fatty liver.

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Hello doctors, my son aged 6, weighing 22kgs. His left side ribs are little over visible than the right side ones. Is there anything to worry about it.

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If no pain, no breathing issue.. than nothing to worry ...  Read More

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