Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Severe Cramping Pain In The Rib Cage?
I keep having severe cramping pain in my right rib cage area. It is so bad I feel like I can t breathe. It occurs out of the blue and suddenly. Then I can feel it building up again after the first time. The pain will be in my ribs, shoulder and back on the right side.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Hello,
The situation better for you to get medical help and the first thing is to do a chest X ray to evaluate the ribs and the pleural surfaces.Please discuss with your doctor or go to ER if the situation is not good.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
The situation better for you to get medical help and the first thing is to do a chest X ray to evaluate the ribs and the pleural surfaces.Please discuss with your doctor or go to ER if the situation is not good.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....