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What Causes Pain In The Ribs?

I fell into my nightstand a week ago Friday. This injury bruised the front of my right side. It s located right below my rib cage, above my hip bone. Under the skin there s a hard lump, when I try to rub it out it really hurts or if I bend over the wrong way and it pinches there s a burning pain the runs through it. I m concerned if it s a blood clot that needs to be treated by a Doctor or if it s just the healing process of the bruise?
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your concern in depth .

* The cause of pain in the ribs may be

- hematoma underneath stretching the skin
- irritation of the nerve endings through inflammation
- rib fracture
- costochondritis
- ligament sprain or strain

* Hematoma is self limiting condition , local care with ice pack
application 4 - 5 times a day take well care of it .

- If there is more pain or fever , redness over the area then consult a
Doctor .
- Do not rub it at all .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards dear .
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What Causes Pain In The Ribs?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your concern in depth . * The cause of pain in the ribs may be - hematoma underneath stretching the skin - irritation of the nerve endings through inflammation - rib fracture - costochondritis - ligament sprain or strain * Hematoma is self limiting condition , local care with ice pack application 4 - 5 times a day take well care of it . - If there is more pain or fever , redness over the area then consult a Doctor . - Do not rub it at all . Hope this will help you . Welcome for further guidance . Regards dear .