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What Causes Persistent Right Sided Rib Pain?
Hi so for the past week I have been getting really bad pains right where my right rib cage is and it occurs often and especially in certain ways I turn my body. Every time I try to take a deep breath, cough, sneeze, or yawn it feels like my bones are gonna pop out and it hurts so bad so I stop myself from those things. I can t even find a comfortable way to lay down to sleep. What should I do?
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This seems in relation with following possibilities
- costochondritis - ligament sprain or strain - rib fracture - parietal
pleura irritation from underlying lung problem as bronchitis ,
pneumonia , pleural effusion - nerve fiber related - others .
* Need primarily x-ray chest with further need of MRI according to
the concern of the clinician .
Welcome for any further doubts .
Regards dear .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This seems in relation with following possibilities
- costochondritis - ligament sprain or strain - rib fracture - parietal
pleura irritation from underlying lung problem as bronchitis ,
pneumonia , pleural effusion - nerve fiber related - others .
* Need primarily x-ray chest with further need of MRI according to
the concern of the clinician .
Welcome for any further doubts .
Regards dear .
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