What Causes Bloated Feeling, Sensitive Feeling In Ribs And Redness Along Lower Chest?

Posted on Wed, 6 Jan 2016

Question: I have been feeling bloated. my ribs are sensitive to the touch and sore. I noticed a red mark along my lower chest this morning.

I got an evaluation at the urgent care 12/2. I had a urinalysis 12/2. and nothing abnormal. No fever or other symptoms. just sore ribs.

last year I had a similar issue with my stomach that

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gallstones can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Your symptoms are very nonspecific. Bloating and sore ribs can be caused by gallstones. Especially if the pain is on right side. Lack of apettite can be present as well. Tha pain can radiate to the back.

If the pain is sharp and gets more intense when breathing, rib nerve irritation can be the reason. Rib nerve pain should get better after hot bath and Ibuprofen intake.

I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound to rule out gallstones.
For rib nerve issue you should consult orthopedist.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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