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What Causes Pain In The Rib Cage Upon Bending Down?

I am 51 year old female over weight and by about 60 lbs. In thelast 6 months I have noticed that sometimes when I bend over there is a pain under my right rib cage feels like a hernia even though Ive never had one. I do not feel anything there and it isn t all the time when I bend in a certain direction,.

posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

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Mon, 12 Nov 2018 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response

Hi,

Your pain in right rib cage on bending could be from simple muscle pull/strain, inflammation of costochondral junction, certain lung problem (pleurisy.)

A detailed physical examination, needful investigations including X-ray of the region would help to know the cause followed by specific treatment.

Please consult your family physician. Till then application of muscle relaxant ointment, over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen can offer some relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician

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What Causes Pain In The Rib Cage Upon Bending Down?

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