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What Causes Rib Pain And Swelling?

Hello, A few weeks ago I noticed a bloating feeling in my Oblique/Pelvic area (where a muscular V would be) on my left side. A few weeks later I noticed swelling and something protruding out of that same area. Alarmed, I went for a colonoscopy and endoscopy... Nothing out of the ordinary there except a few ulcers (I m only 19 but I m waiting on the test results). Now, Ive noticed that there s mild pain (3 or 4 out of a 10) and all of a sudden my Ribs on that same side are now also sticking out more! If I suck in all the air and stick my chest out it is very noticeable and on the bottom where the Ribcage ends, that same left side is extended down lower (feels like an extra few ribs or something of that nature) now I m just trying to figure out where to go from here. Again I m only 19 (Male), I DID break my ribs in football about 2 years ago so I m not sure if that s how it heals or whatever that process might be, but I m sure I would have noticed before now. I do drink socially, never smoked or did drugs and I ve always been an athlete, but since around June I just feel like the wheels are falling off on the inside of me. If ANYBODY can give me some insight it would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history there is possibility of rib contusion or costochondritis.
Rib contusion is visible on X ray/ CT scan. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Rib Pain And Swelling?

Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there is possibility of rib contusion or costochondritis. Rib contusion is visible on X ray/ CT scan. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.