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

Does Pain And Pressure In Rib Cage Require Immediate Medical Attention?

I previously wrote in about lower abdominal pain and that I had been waiting to be seen by my GYN dr at the end of the week to be re-evaluated after being treated for BV and having it reoccur (at least that s what it seems like to me), and mentioned that I had noticed my left rib sticking out. It is about an inch further out than my right, and not sure how long it has been that way. I made the appointment on Monday and was hoping that I could just wait to be seen by my Dr, but over the past 24 hours I ve developed a lot of pressure in the rib area (it didn t hurt at all when I first mentioned it) and moderate pain. Basically just enough pain to make me feel nauseous. The pain is located just under my left rib cage and hurts more toward my side than in the middle. When looking up information online about what could be causing the pain I keep coming across people saying get to a Dr immediately if you have pain there because something might rupture, but I imagine that I would be in severe pain if it was that urgent? Is it safe to wait to be seen? My appointment is in about 10 hours.
Tue, 12 May 2020
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I suggest you have a thorough clinical examination and basic investigations like X ray and follow up accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Pain And Pressure In Rib Cage Require Immediate Medical Attention?

Hello, I suggest you have a thorough clinical examination and basic investigations like X ray and follow up accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad