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What Causes A Movement Under My Ribs
When I lie on my right side in bed may night I often feel a pop underneath my right ribs. If i apply pressure to this area I can feel something (I believe to be my lover possibly) pop in and out of place it feels. Whatever it is I can physically shift it inside of me by applying pressure. It isn t painful but it s uncomfortable and is an unpleasant sensation. What is this and what can I do about it?! I m not an overweight person so it s not fat.
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Hello
your description is suggestive of medical condition known as "separation of ribs".May be confirmed by chest x ray and CT scan.In thiis rib get separated at cartilage and rib junction.
It is a benign condition and my suggestion would be-
Use rib belt,avoid excessive hysical work,hot water fomentation and pain killer like ibuprofen on as and when required basis.
take care
your description is suggestive of medical condition known as "separation of ribs".May be confirmed by chest x ray and CT scan.In thiis rib get separated at cartilage and rib junction.
It is a benign condition and my suggestion would be-
Use rib belt,avoid excessive hysical work,hot water fomentation and pain killer like ibuprofen on as and when required basis.
take care
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