My rib cage is painful from front to back, I went to the chiropractor 2 times still it didnt leave, it hurts me when I get up in the morning or if i sit down for a while and get up after a while, it hurts then to, what kind of pain is this and what should i do or should i be worried about it right away.
Q: rib cage pain
Answers (1)
4/30/09 2:41am
The most common causes of rib cage pain are:
• A bruised, cracked or fractured rib (If the pain gets worse when you bend or twist your body, this is likely.)
• Costochondritis – inflammation of cartilage near the breastbone
• Osteoporosis – thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density
• Pleurisy – inflammation of the lining of the lungs (causes pain when you take a deep breath or cough)
All of these need to be treated by a doctor, so I'd suggest seeing your doctor soon.
5/ 5/09 11:46pm
It could be. I'm afraid there's no way to tell without a physical examination and possibly some tests. Any sharp, stabbing pain like you describe needs to be checked by a doctor.
5/ 6/09 2:16pm
Thank You for the info. Do you no the name of the tests that would diagnose what the problem is? Also, what field of medicine would the Doctor be an expert in.
Cheers! jack
5/ 8/09 4:17pm
I don't know what tests might be needed, if any. It would depend on what the doctor thinks based on your symptoms and a physical exam. As for what kind of doctor, if you have a primary care physician, I'd start there. If you don't have a regular doctor, an internist would probably be a good choice.
5/ 8/09 4:38pm
Thanks Karen, I had an appointment with my GP and he found a mass in the area of the pain. He has
set up a ultra sound test that would give him more info. He said he had a patient who had simular problem. They found the mass was pressing on a nerve and when the mass was reduced the pain went away
I think i am on the right path.
Cheers! and God Bless Jack
5/ 8/09 4:44pm
I'm so glad you've already gotten to see your doctor, Jack. It does sound like you're on the right path. Thanks for letting me know. I hope you'll keep me posted on how you're doing. God bless you! Karen
5/ 9/11 6:52am
I was in an auto accident where the steering wheel slamed into my chest. My surgin said that I brused my lungs and I have maltible rib fractures, and the was nothing he could do for the ribs they would heal on there own. So I have some disconfort in my chest for a few weeks then all of a suden this past weekend, three weeks after my accident my rib cage starts to have chronic sharp pains in it. It hurt to move, twist, turn, or anything, but when I chouph it does not hurt like it did the past three weeks. What could be the problem?
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