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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Discomfort In The Rib Area

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Dr. Ajay Panwar MD

Can a back tightness or injury cause discomfort in the front rib area. I work in a job were I lift .... Spinal electors are inflamed. Can this cause discomfort in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajay Panwar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman MD

Started experiencing discomfort in middle of chest where rib cage meets. Usually start out day just fine but after eating within a couple of hours it intensifies. Drinking lots of water not able to eat... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Shashi Dangwal MD

The doctor could hear fluid on the left side in the rib cage area. X-rays showed no fluid in left lung. What is other possibilities. There is some discomfort. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shashi Dangwal ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Mukesh Chugh MD

always pressing on that area. How long could this discomfort remain after a rib injury and what can I do ...About 2 years ago I cracked a rib on the right side of my lower rib... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Sukhvinder Singh MD

upper left pain abdomen below rib cage . Deep breaths, coughing cause discomfort to the area. I am a male 50 years,245 lbs.Most of the discomfort is the front and not... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sukhvinder Singh ( Cardiologist)

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Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

left side. The discomfort involves my lowest left rib area. When I lightly press the rib in question it is tender to the touch. The area immediately... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. AJEET SINGH MD

I was told that I had A Fib, the intermitant disconforts are sternum and sometime radiating to rib and even to area under arm. Change of position usually eliminates the discomfort. I had... View answer

Answered by : Dr. AJEET SINGH ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mukesh Chugh MD

Hi, I have dull pain in upper right rib cage, it does not hurt that much but is more annoying, discomfort especially when I sit on a chair. My skin is also kind of numb in that area. I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Ahmed Fawzy MD

I have recently undergone liposuction and my left lower rib is protruding, with an indentation in the skin directly below the rib. The area is sensitive with mild pain or... View answer

Answered by : Ahmed Fawzy ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr. Jayesh Vaza MD

For the past 2-3 weeks, I have experienced discomfort in the lower rib cage area...more so towards the back of the rib cage. It feels as though something is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jayesh Vaza ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)