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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage Area Post Intercourse?

I m a little nervous about this question, but here goes. I was having sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. We were in the doggy style position when I hear a pop in my rib cage area and I felt like I had lost my breath for a sec. Does that make sense? Anyway, I ve been having pain in my rib cage area since then (about a week)and I m wondering if I fractured my rib! Please help!
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
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Hi

The symptoms that you have mentioned seem to be either costochondritis or diaphragm spasm.

Costochondritis is seen when there is a swelling or injury to the cartilage section or joint of the ribs. This can cause some pain. Usually, icing the area for 10 to 15 mins and using a painkiller gel over the area can help.

A diaphragm spasm may be seen when one is exerting or taking deep breaths. This can cause a pain at the junction of the chest and the abdomen. The pain is usually sharp and lasts for a short time. Post the sharp pain, a dull pain persists that would resolve over time. Stretching and taking deep breaths can help.

In case these do not help with the symptoms, please see a doctor to get an ultrasound of the area to help get to the cause.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage Area Post Intercourse?

Hi The symptoms that you have mentioned seem to be either costochondritis or diaphragm spasm. Costochondritis is seen when there is a swelling or injury to the cartilage section or joint of the ribs. This can cause some pain. Usually, icing the area for 10 to 15 mins and using a painkiller gel over the area can help. A diaphragm spasm may be seen when one is exerting or taking deep breaths. This can cause a pain at the junction of the chest and the abdomen. The pain is usually sharp and lasts for a short time. Post the sharp pain, a dull pain persists that would resolve over time. Stretching and taking deep breaths can help. In case these do not help with the symptoms, please see a doctor to get an ultrasound of the area to help get to the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni