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Costochondritis is a common inflammatory condition of the place where the rib and rib cartilage meet. Other lung and related conditions, such as pleuritis, can also cause inflammation in the chest and rib cage area.
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∙ 12y agoSome causes of rib cage pain can be attributed to, but not limited to: a bruised or cracked rib, inflamed cartilage around the sternum, osteoporosis, and pleurisy.
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Could smoking be the cause of my pain under the left side under rib cage?
It might be. Actually there are lots of disease you can get from smoking.
What could be causing pain directly under your right rib cage?
Growing Pains perhaps depending upon your age.
What can cause low leftside by hip bone. Why does it hurt sometimes?
myhusband is hurting with both his hip ,,, it is pain ,, what is it ,,,
What can cause Muscle spasms on the left side below rib cage ribs?
PAIN UNDER RIB CAGE UPPER LEFT SIDE WITH SPASMS. VERY PAINFUL HARD TO GET UP AFTER LAYING down.
What could be the cause of frequent urge to urinate with little to no pain and no infection present?
What could be the cause of frequent urge to urinate with little to no pain and no infection present?
What can cause severe pain under center of rib cage?
Severe pain under the center of your rib cage can be an indicator of a couple of things. It could be heartburn, an ulcer, gall stones, or a simple stomach bug.
What is causing left side abdominal under rib cage pain?
Could be a number of things and should be seen by a doctor. In my case it was from coughing due to smoking. Excessive coughing can cause pain under the rib cage from bruising.
What are possible causes for rib cage pain?
Possible causes for rib cage pain can be the following but not limited to: Cracked, broken, sprained ribs, pressure from constant coughing or inflamation of the lungs. If you have slept wrong or with your arm underneath of you, this could cause some pain as well.
Could smoking be the cause of my pain under the left side under rib cage?
It might be. Actually there are lots of disease you can get from smoking.
What illnesses cause pain in lower rib cage?
Could be a lot of things, may be Scheuerman or Scoliosis's, when your spine is bended and when you crack your ribs..................
What could be causing pain directly under your right rib cage?
Growing Pains perhaps depending upon your age.
What causes pain right side rib cage?
The pain maybe the result of another health condition. Some of the possible reasons could be gallbladder disease. There is also sharp pain in the chest area. Another cause could be peptic ulcer. Gastritis could manifest itself via pain near the abdomen. It could be because of Appendicitis too. Other reasons could be rib fractures.
What can cause constant kidney pain?
Kidney stones could cause this. An infection could also cause continuous pain.
What would cause pain and develop knots on the right side under the rib cage woman?
This could be caused by stones in the gall bladder (very painful) or a GI infection, either viral or bacterial. See your PC Physician if the pain continues.
What can cause low leftside by hip bone. Why does it hurt sometimes?
myhusband is hurting with both his hip ,,, it is pain ,, what is it ,,,
Could pleurisy cause chest rib and back pain?
yes it can cause back and chest pain.
Should you go to the hospital if rib cage pain has lasted for more than a week?
You should have an appointment with your doctor if the pain in your ribs is continuous, prolonged, and unexplained. Rib cage pain could be caused by a number of things such as a fracture or even a broken rib.
