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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Middle Of Rib Cage Area?

I m experiencing a pain on my right side, basically below the arm pit in the middle of the rib cage area. It has been quite constant but seems to surge or intensify periodically. Ibuprohin seems to provide some relief. What are the possible causes? Pancreas?
posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hello,

Rib cage pain may be sharp, dull, or achy and felt at or below the chest or above the navel on either side. It may occur after an obvious injury or without explanation. Rib cage pain can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from pulled muscles to a rib fracture. diseases that affect the bones, such as osteoporosis, inflammation of the lining of the lungs, muscle spasms, swollen rib cartilage etc. Therefore I suggest you to consult a doctor in person for physical investigation.

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

Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Middle Of Rib Cage Area?

Hello, Rib cage pain may be sharp, dull, or achy and felt at or below the chest or above the navel on either side. It may occur after an obvious injury or without explanation. Rib cage pain can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from pulled muscles to a rib fracture. diseases that affect the bones, such as osteoporosis, inflammation of the lining of the lungs, muscle spasms, swollen rib cartilage etc. Therefore I suggest you to consult a doctor in person for physical investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist