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What Causes Popping Sound And Thereby Pain In Lower Rib Cage?

I was surfing which I havent done in years when i was simply paddling and felt a odd pop in my lower rib cage. Kinda like one of the ribs popped out of place and back followed by a mild to sharp pain. As the day went on it continued to grow sore making sitting down and getting up painful. I am a 53 year old male 5 4 about 150 lbs not currently excercising.
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have popping sound and thereby pain in lower rib cage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , lung infection , fibrillation and cardiac problem. I would suggest you to take proper rest , take steam thrice a day or take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order chest x-ray , ECG along with complete blood profile. Doctor may prescribe betablocker ,aspirin, isosrbide nitrate along with frusamide . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Popping Sound And Thereby Pain In Lower Rib Cage?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have popping sound and thereby pain in lower rib cage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , lung infection , fibrillation and cardiac problem. I would suggest you to take proper rest , take steam thrice a day or take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order chest x-ray , ECG along with complete blood profile. Doctor may prescribe betablocker ,aspirin, isosrbide nitrate along with frusamide . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari