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
Can Ruptured Membrane Cause Rib Pain?
Hi, i have sharp pain around my front, right, lower rib area (like intense bruising) i have been told that i may have ruptured the lung membrane or may have gallstones.. i forgot to tell the doc that my coccyx feels bruised too - can this all be related?
Mon, 6 Mar 2017
Hi and welcome in HCM.
I can understand your concern.
You mean rupture of pleural membrane which in medical words is a Pneumothorax.
To confirm it a chest X Ray is needed. In cases in which chest X Ray does not conclude but the clinical suspicion is high a thorax CT is indicated further.
For gall stones an abdominal ultrasound should be done to see them.
The coxes bruising i don't think to be so related with the pleural rupture.
Keep consulting with your doctor for the choice of treatment.
Best regards
Dr.Jolanda
I can understand your concern.
You mean rupture of pleural membrane which in medical words is a Pneumothorax.
To confirm it a chest X Ray is needed. In cases in which chest X Ray does not conclude but the clinical suspicion is high a thorax CT is indicated further.
For gall stones an abdominal ultrasound should be done to see them.
The coxes bruising i don't think to be so related with the pleural rupture.
Keep consulting with your doctor for the choice of treatment.
Best regards
Dr.Jolanda
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
Recent questions on Coccyx
Loading Online Doctors....