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Pain In Right Side Below Rib, Had 11 Ribs Broken Years Back. Diabetic, Under Control. Recommendations?

I am concerned about pain in my right side, right below the rib cage. I notice it when I streatch or twist reaching down to grab something. I did have eleven broken ribs on the right side approximately 18 yrs ago. a coupleof days ago I streatched and the pain was severe and since it hurts to caugh for example. I am 55 yrs old. 240 lbs and 6'1" tall. I do have diabetis type 2 diagnosed about 7 yrs ago . under control. I take insulin. Levemir and Novolog as well as Metforman.

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Ismael Ruiz
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
There was fracture in the ribs 18 years ago.
So old hematoma may be the one cause of pain on right side.
As you area patient of type 2 diabetes ,so other possibilities of pain may be there.
Cough,
pain,
diabetic case.
All these symptoms are an indication of pleurisy on the right.
Thickened pleura,
pneumothorax,

So consult a physician and get in his opinion.
X ray chest will reveals the exact cause of disease.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Pain In Right Side Below Rib, Had 11 Ribs Broken Years Back. Diabetic, Under Control. Recommendations?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. There was fracture in the ribs 18 years ago. So old hematoma may be the one cause of pain on right side. As you area patient of type 2 diabetes ,so other possibilities of pain may be there. Cough, pain, diabetic case. All these symptoms are an indication of pleurisy on the right. Thickened pleura, pneumothorax, So consult a physician and get in his opinion. X ray chest will reveals the exact cause of disease. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET