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What Causes Pain In The Ribs?

BJJ last night. Felt like a rib popped out. Excruciating pain. Doctor partner looked at it and said it isn t fractured. However, it keeps popping and I can t move or get out of bed without horrible pain. It feels like a bone is rubbing and then pops when I move a certain way. Could it be the cartilage in between the ribs? Is this something i should go to the urgent care for or just continue to ice, rest and bandage up?
posted on Tue, 23 May 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more. It is inflammation of rib cartilages.
Best treatment is rest and immobilization.. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Wear rib belt to prevent mobilization. Don't worry, you will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. If not improving then consult doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In The Ribs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more. It is inflammation of rib cartilages. Best treatment is rest and immobilization.. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Wear rib belt to prevent mobilization. Don t worry, you will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. If not improving then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.