Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Popping In The Ribs On Stretching. Tenderness, Pain Over The Area, Prominent On Lying Or Standing. Cause?
I stretched sideways and felt a strange popping sensation from my right side ribs. It didn t hurt, but since the area has been very tender, getting progressively more uncomfortable to the touch and when moving. (over the last 3 days). It hurts particularly when lying or turning in bed or standing up. It is very tender to the touch. No visible bruising and breathing is ok.
Wed, 30 Oct 2013
If it is so tender then the most common thing that should present like this is a fracture of the ribs.
As you also hear a popping sensation you should get an xray chest to rule out and if normal then see a chest physician
As you also hear a popping sensation you should get an xray chest to rule out and if normal then see a chest physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....