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Rib Pain On Lower And Inner Side, Aggravates On Sitting Or Lying On That Side. Worrisome?

The past few months I have been noticing pain in my ribs. Lower, inner and on the right side. They are tender to the touch and when i press on them, it seems hard. Obviously, the pain is worse the longer I sit (in a chair, car, on the couch) or lay on that side (hard or soft surfaces). I have never had any injuries in that area in my life. I dont have health insurance. Should I be worried?
posted on Sun, 22 Jul 2012
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It is probably costochondritis (inflammation of the rib / cartilage)...
Relation to movement and posture negate relation to heart and lung...

The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion... / You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age or gender...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome...

The wise option is to get yourself examined / can’t you go to ER?

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Rib Pain On Lower And Inner Side, Aggravates On Sitting Or Lying On That Side. Worrisome?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It is probably costochondritis (inflammation of the rib / cartilage)... Relation to movement and posture negate relation to heart and lung... The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion... / You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age or gender...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome... The wise option is to get yourself examined / can’t you go to ER? Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck