HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Pain Around Lower Ribs

i am 35 years old. i smoked for nearly 15 years. i have stop smoking just last year. i have been experiencing pains around my right lower rips. when i breath it looks as if something thing is contracting and expanding around that area. What might be the cause?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Dear user of Healthcaremagic!
Thank you for asking us!

I understand the symptoms you describe. you don't mention any cough, weight loss recently, or fever. Just a sharp pain when you breathe. In most of the cases it may be due to muscle spasms, or inflammation of rib joints (costochondritis) or pleura (pleurisy). First is cured by anti inflammatory drugs, second with antibiotics. But also other different issues may be involved behind. You have been a 15 years smoker. You have to do a simple x-ray or CT-scan just to make sure your health is going good.

Take care, and best wishes!
Dr Eriol.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Pain Around Lower Ribs

Dear user of Healthcaremagic! Thank you for asking us! I understand the symptoms you describe. you don t mention any cough, weight loss recently, or fever. Just a sharp pain when you breathe. In most of the cases it may be due to muscle spasms, or inflammation of rib joints (costochondritis) or pleura (pleurisy). First is cured by anti inflammatory drugs, second with antibiotics. But also other different issues may be involved behind. You have been a 15 years smoker. You have to do a simple x-ray or CT-scan just to make sure your health is going good. Take care, and best wishes! Dr Eriol.