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Discomfort Under Ribs, Popping In Ribs When Bending In Certain Way. No Lumps

Hi, I have been having a weird sensation under my right ribs. I dont feel it all the time, but sometimes its more prevelant than other times. If I lean a certain way, or bend a certain way it makes me feel a pop in my ribs. I really dont know what it is and it never hurts except for a very dull pain. I have felt around for a lump or something but I cant seem to find one. Any ideas on whats going on?
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Hello

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury .
If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath.
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon and also rule out any possibility of lump/lesion.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Discomfort Under Ribs, Popping In Ribs When Bending In Certain Way. No Lumps

Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion. Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury . If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon and also rule out any possibility of lump/lesion. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.