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Can A Bulge On Rib Cage Be Hernia Or Muscle Spasm?

For the past six months I have had a bulge from my lower right rib cage. It has flared up in the past 4 days, which has never happened. Normally it bulges when I bend down. Is this a hernia or muscle spasm. I am doing a weight work out 3 days a week but I don t know if I should continue
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
Hernia is rare in rib area.This can be muscle spasm or sprain.
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.
You may need to take rest for early healing.Some times healing may prolong for more than 6 weeks.

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
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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Can A Bulge On Rib Cage Be Hernia Or Muscle Spasm?

Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Hernia is rare in rib area.This can be muscle spasm or sprain. 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. You may need to take rest for early healing.Some times healing may prolong for more than 6 weeks. 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 Regards Dr Vaibhav