My right ribcage hurts to the touch. Its kinda swolen, and its a little warm. Should i get it checked out? What could have caused it? FYI, I haven't done anything to make it hurt.
2007-02-04 12:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Sometimes you can sprain it without even knowing...once i guess i ran into the door it didn't hurt running into it then next day awfull pain. Or you need to use the toilet
2007-02-04 12:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by andrew m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this kind of pain can be caused by pleurisy which is an infection where there is a fluid buildup between the ribs and rib cage. But even if it isn't, it would be a good idea to have it checked out. Pleurisy is treated by binding the ribs tightly to ease the pain and the patient is given medicine for the infection.
I hope you feel much better soon.
2007-02-04 20:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by quaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warmth can indicate an infection in the area, and swelling can be caused by a host of things. I would get checked out at the Dr's office as soon as you can. I wouldnt say an ER visit is neccisary, unless you start to have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. I work at a medical answering service, as well as am on the way to being an EMT.
2007-02-04 20:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by TiGeR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your spleen checked or your gall bladder.
2007-02-04 20:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appendix
2007-02-04 20:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋