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What Causes Discomfort At The Sides Of The Rib?

Hi Doctor, I have this uncomfortable feeling both sides in the rib area. Feels tight and hard as if there was cement inside. Even though I have this on both sides it normally is on the left side only with no discomfort on the right. The left lower rib seems to protrude out. I have had lots of tests with no resolve.This is going on for a number of years. Recently I had a bout of Artrial Fibrillation but I had this problem long before this. I am 52, 6 feet 6 ins. and weigh 17 stone. I would love to get some relief from this. Yours Sinserly Trevor Ireland
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

Noted you feel chest tightness at both side of ribs....

Here pain seems to be only musculoskeletal ....
Your reports are also normal....

For this condition following can be done...
Take rest...
Avoid heavy weight lifting ....
Strenous exertion avoided ...
Movement that lead chest pain or tightness avoided...

And while sleeping take supine position....

Hot compression useful....

If needed physiotherapy stretching exercise for chest muscle done....

Take care.
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What Causes Discomfort At The Sides Of The Rib?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... Noted you feel chest tightness at both side of ribs.... Here pain seems to be only musculoskeletal .... Your reports are also normal.... For this condition following can be done... Take rest... Avoid heavy weight lifting .... Strenous exertion avoided ... Movement that lead chest pain or tightness avoided... And while sleeping take supine position.... Hot compression useful.... If needed physiotherapy stretching exercise for chest muscle done.... Take care.